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Who discovered it: Nicholas Louis Vauquelin
When was it discovered:1797
Symbol:Be
Group:2
Row:2
Number of Protons(+):4
Number of Neutrons: 5
Number of Electrons(-):4
Atomic Mass: 9.012182 u ± 0.000003 u
Electron Configuration: [He]2s
Origin of Name: Derived from the Greek word "Beryllo"
Beryllium
Beryllium is the fourth element in the periodic table, and it is part of Group 2. It is highly toxic and when inhaled it can cause you to get an incurable disease called berylliosis, which is an inflammation of the lungs. Beryllium is used in alloys with nickel and copper to make springs etc, beryllium alloys can also be used as structural support.
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