Beryllium Oxide Properties and Charges

The video tutorial explains how to write the formula for beryllium oxide. It begins by identifying the symbols for beryllium and oxygen, then discusses the ionic nature of the compound. The video explains the charges of beryllium and oxygen ions and how they combine to form a neutral compound. It also touches on naming conventions for beryllium oxide, sometimes referred to as beryllium 2 monoxide. The tutorial concludes with a thank you from Dr. B.

What is the element symbol for beryllium?

• Bi

• Br

• B

• Be

Which element symbol represents oxygen?

• On

• O

• Ox

• Og

What is the charge of a beryllium ion in beryllium oxide?

• 2-

• 1-

• 2+

• 1+

How does the charge of oxygen contribute to the neutrality of beryllium oxide?

• Oxygen has a 2+ charge

• Oxygen has no charge

• Oxygen has a 2- charge

• Oxygen has a 1+ charge

What is the net charge of beryllium oxide?

• 0

• 2-

• 2+

• 1+

What is another name sometimes used for beryllium oxide?

• Beryllium monoxide

• Beryllium dioxide

• Beryllium 2 monoxide

• Beryllium trioxide