Group Number of Beryllium (& Uses, Sources ... 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has a group name assigned, even Beryllium. But how do we know what is the group name for an atom of Be?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol (or name), let's say Be, we can open any periodic table and search for Beryllium. If the periodic table is complete just scroll up and read the number on the top (from 1 to 18).

In the case of Beryllium the group number is 2. However there is a lot of funny facts about Beryllium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Beryllium Overview

Beryllium Group Number

2

Atomic Number

4

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

9,012182

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Atomic Symbol

Be

Name Origin

Greek: beryllos, ""beryl"" (a mineral).

Description

Hard, brittle, steel-gray metal. Lightest rigid metal. Formerly called glucinium (Gl) for its sweet but deadly taste.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Fredrich Wöhler, A.A.Bussy
Year: 1798
Location: Germany/France

Uses

Its ability to absorb large amounts of heat makes it useful in spacecraft, missiles, aircraft, etc. Emeralds are beryl crystals with chromium traces giving them their green color.

Sources

Found mostly in minerals like beryl [AlBe3(Si6O18)] and chrysoberyl (Al2BeO4). Pure beryllium is obtained by chemically reducing beryl mineral. Also by electrolysis of beryllium chloride.

Want to learn more details and data about Beryllium (Be)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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