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Hi sciz. this is a question not only applying to beryllium but many other elements with full outer/under valence shells. e.g.Beryllium (9/4) possesses a full 2s shell, nevertheless isn't considerd a noble gas as e.g. Neon. the "full complete valence-shell- approach" doesn't apply to Helium neither; I can't believe that only a minimum full s and a full p shell can make up a noble gas including its chem./ phys. properties- that's what one would derive looking at a standard periodic table. so what's the point with this subject? I'd really appreciate your help, I shall forever be your regarding servant.
Re: Why is Beryllium not considered a noble gas?
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