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.
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
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