1. Beryllium
By: Ellie

2. Beryllium It is a toxic bivalent element
Steel gray, strong, light gray
Has one of the highest melting points of the light of metals
Nonmagnetic
Is in period two

3. Crystal Structure Space group P63/mm
structure: hexagonal closed-packed
Non-interactively

4. Beryllium Symbol Be Atomic Weight 9.012182 Density 1.848 g/cc
Melting point 1287C
Boiling Point 2470C
Number of protons:4
Electrons: 4
Neutrons: 5

5. Atomic Properties Beryllium is in group 2
Electron Configuration:  1s2, 2s2

6. Uses of Beryllium Makes x-ray tubing for glass windows
Makes emeralds for jewelry

7. Uses of Beryllium Electric insulators Beryllium copper
Beryllium Copper Spring Washer Fitting Ring for Surefire

8. Where Beryllium is found
Beryllium is found in many different types of minerals including emerald and aquamarines
Beryllium was found by Louis-Nicholas Vauqeulin ,1798

9. Chemical Properties
Beryllium reacts with acids and with water to form hydrogen gas
It reacts briefly with oxygen in the air to form beryllium oxide (BeO).
The beryllium oxide forms a thin skin on the surface of the metal that prevents the metal from reacting further with oxygen.

10. Beryllium Fun Facts Beryllium is used in missiles, and spacecraft
A little toxic dust is more than sufficient to kill a human.
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