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what is the charge of atom in beryllium

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Beryllium is a chemical element with the symbol Be and atomic number 4. In its natural state, beryllium is neutral, meaning it has no overall charge. This neutrality occurs because the number of protons (which are positively charged) in the nucleus equals the number of electrons (which are negatively charged) surrounding the nucleus.

However, beryllium can form ions by losing its two outermost electrons, resulting in a +2 charge, known as a beryllium ion (Be²⁺), when it participates in chemical reactions. In summary, the neutral atom of beryllium has no charge, while the ionized form can have a +2 charge.
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