Beryllium

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Beryllium
9.012



  Be
4
[He] 2s2
[ ? ] Alkaline Earth Metal:

Beryllium is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Be. Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 4. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 9.012, and is typically found as a solid in its elemental form.


Beryllium is considered to be a member of the "Alkaline Earth Metal" family of elements, and has a boiling point of 2471°C.

Beryllium is toxic to living organisms.

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