Write the symbol of the ion for beryllium. Explain the reason for the net charge on this ion
The symbol for the ion of beryllium is Be²⁺.
Beryllium, as a metal, typically forms ionic compounds by losing its two outer electrons in order to achieve a stable electron configuration. By losing these two electrons, beryllium becomes positively charged, resulting in the Be²⁺ ion. This net charge of 2+ signifies that the ion has lost two electrons and now has two more protons than electrons, making it positively charged.