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Definition of BeBr2
BeBr2, also known as beryllium bromide, is a chemical compound classified as a salt. Each BeBr2 molecule contains one beryllium atom (Be) and two bromine atoms (Br).
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Common name: Beryllium bromide
English name: Beryllium bromide
1.2 The atomic weight of BeBr2 is 168.82 g/mol.
1.3 Molecular structure: BeBr2 is made up of one beryllium atom and two bromine atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: BeBr2 has a total of 16 electrons, in which beryllium shares its two electrons and bromine shares its seven electrons. -
Properties: BeBr2
2.1 Physical properties of BeBr2
State: solid
Color: white
Odor: odorless
pH level: not applicable
2.2 Chemical properties of BeBr2: BeBr2 is highly reactive with water, forming hydrobromic acid (HBr) and beryllium hydroxide (Be(OH)2). -
Common chemical reactions of BeBr2
BeBr2 is commonly used in chemical reactions such as reactions with water and other substances to create different compounds. -
Synthesis of BeBr2
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of BeBr2
BeBr2 can be synthesized through the reaction of beryllium and bromine at high temperatures.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of BeBr2
In the industry, BeBr2 is usually produced by treating beryllium with bromine.