Question
Part A
The physical properties of beryllium, Be, are described below.
Excellent conductivity
Melting point of 1,287℃
Shiny
Malleable
Using this information, which type of element is beryllium?
A.
gas
B.
metal
C.
metalloid
D.
nonmetal
The physical properties of beryllium, Be, are described below.
Excellent conductivity
Melting point of 1,287℃
Shiny
Malleable
Using this information, which type of element is beryllium?
A.
gas
B.
metal
C.
metalloid
D.
nonmetal
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Beryllium (Be) is best classified as a **B. metal**. It exhibits properties typical of metals, such as excellent conductivity, a high melting point, a shiny appearance, and malleability.