My element is Beryllium, beryllium is a chemical element with a symbol of Be, atomic number of 4, atomic mass of 9.012182, melting point of 2,348 degrees fahrenheit, boiling point of 4,480 degrees fahrenheit, number of Protons 4, number of neutrons 5, number of electrons 4. Beryllium is a hard metal but at room temperature it is very breakable, it has a gray surface that is very soft and has a low density. Beryllium is known as an Alkaline Earth Metal which are electropositive, divalent metals, reactive and shiny. Beryllium is named after beryllos, the Greek name for the mineral beryl, the element was originally known as glucinium from Greek glykys meaning sweet.
