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Apr 13
What are the anomalies of berryllium realtive to other alkaline earth metals ?
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1. Beryllium has a much higher melting point (1278°C) compared to other alkaline earth metals, which have melting points ranging from 650-842°C.
2. Beryllium is much lighter in weight compared to other alkaline earth metals, with a density of 1.85 g/cm3, whereas the densities of other alkaline earth metals range from 1.55-2.64 g/cm3.
3. Beryllium has a much smaller atomic radius (112 pm) compared to other alkaline earth metals, which have atomic radii ranging from 160-197 pm.
4. Beryllium forms covalent compounds more readily than other alkaline earth metals, which tend to form ionic compounds.
5. Beryllium is highly toxic and can cause serious health issues, such as berylliosis, when inhaled or ingested, whereas other alkaline earth metals are not as toxic.
2. Beryllium is much lighter in weight compared to other alkaline earth metals, with a density of 1.85 g/cm3, whereas the densities of other alkaline earth metals range from 1.55-2.64 g/cm3.
3. Beryllium has a much smaller atomic radius (112 pm) compared to other alkaline earth metals, which have atomic radii ranging from 160-197 pm.
4. Beryllium forms covalent compounds more readily than other alkaline earth metals, which tend to form ionic compounds.
5. Beryllium is highly toxic and can cause serious health issues, such as berylliosis, when inhaled or ingested, whereas other alkaline earth metals are not as toxic.
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