Beryllium and radium are both in Group 2. a. Write the electronic configuration of beryllium. b. Give

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Beryllium and radium are both in Group 2.

a. Write the electronic configuration of beryllium.

b. Give the equations for the reactions of beryllium and radium with oxygen.

c. Using dot-and-cross diagrams, and showing the outer electrons only, draw the electronic configurations of beryllium and oxygen before and after bonding.

d. Draw a diagram to show the metallic bonding in both beryllium and radium.

e. Using your diagram, explain why beryllium has a higher melting point than radium.

 

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