Be

Beryllium

Element 4 · Alkaline earth metal · Period 2, Group 2

Solid · Discovered 1798

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number4
Atomic Mass9.012183u
Electron Configuration[He]2s2
Electronegativity1.57Pauling
Atomic Radius153pm
Ionization Energy9.323eV
Oxidation States+2

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point1560K
Boiling Point2744K
Density1.85g/cm³
Group BlockAlkaline earth metal
Year Discovered1798