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Atomic Profile
Beryllium (Be)
Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Beryllium element.
4Be9.0122
Physical Properties
Melting Point1287 °C
Boiling Point2469 °C
Density1.85 g/cm³
Electronegativity1.57
Group / PeriodGroup 2, Period 2
Electronic Config[He] 2s²
Bohr Shells2, 2
Bohr Electron Model
Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Beryllium.
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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 2e⁻
Origin & Abundance
Discovery Details
Discovered by Louis-Nicolas Vauquelin in the year 1798.
Natural Occurrence
Found in minerals like beryl (which includes emeralds). Relatively rare in the universe.
Common Uses & Applications
- X-ray tube windows
- Aerospace structural materials
- Non-sparking beryllium-copper tools
- James Webb Space Telescope mirrors
Common Chemical Compounds
Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Beryllium interacting with other elements:
BeO (Beryllium Oxide)BeCl₂ (Beryllium Chloride)BeF₂ (Beryllium Fluoride)
Element Concept Check
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Video Lectures & Fact Files
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