4 Be Beryllium 9.0122 u

Beryllium

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Period
2
Group
2
Block
s-block
Phase (STP)
Solid

Beryllium is a lightweight alkaline earth metal with high stiffness. It is used in aerospace materials and X-ray windows.

Appearance: White-gray metallic

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 9.0122 u
Density 1.85 g/cm³
Melting Point 1286.8 °C
Boiling Point 2468.8 °C
Phase at STP Solid
Atomic Radius 112.0 pm

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 1.57
Ionization Energy 899.5 eV
Valence Electrons 2

Electron Configuration

Configuration [He] 2s²

Electron Shell Configuration

Beryllium electron shell configuration Be 2e⁻ 2e⁻

Position in Periodic Table

Beryllium position in the periodic table Be

Discovery

Discovered by: Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
Year: 1798

Compounds Containing Beryllium

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beryllium?
Beryllium (Be) is a chemical element with atomic number 4. It is a solid at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a alkaline earth metal.
What are the key properties of Beryllium?
Beryllium has an atomic mass of 9.0122 u, density of 1.85 g/cm³, melting point of 1286.8°C, boiling point of 2468.8°C.
What is the electron configuration of Beryllium?
The electron configuration of Beryllium is [He] 2s2. It is in the s-block of the periodic table.
Who discovered Beryllium?
Beryllium was discovered by Louis Nicolas Vauquelin in 1798.
What is the electronegativity of Beryllium?
Beryllium has an electronegativity of 1.57 on the Pauling scale.