Chapter 19, Problem 23E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The explanation of the phenomenon that “Beryllium shows some covalent characteristics in some of its compounds, unlike the other alkaline earth compounds.” is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Beryllium $\left(\text{Be}\right)$ is a highly reactive alkaline earth metal which is found in group $2\text{A}$ in the periodic table.

An ability to attract shared pair of electrons of an atom is known as electro negativity.

To determine: The explanation of the phenomenon “Beryllium shows some covalent characteristics in some of its compounds, unlike the other alkaline earth compounds.”