Difference between revisions of "Boron"
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[[File:BoronSymbol1.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Boron]].]] | [[File:BoronSymbol1.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Boron]].]] | ||
| − | [[File:Boron2dWK.PNG|right|200px|thumb|A 2 dimensional representation of a [[Boron]] [[atom]] with 5 [[proton]]s and 6 [[neutron]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] and 5 [[electron]] orbiting the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]].]] | + | [[File:Boron2dWK.PNG|right|200px|thumb|A 2 dimensional representation of a [[Boron]] [[atom]] with 5 [[proton]]s and 6 [[neutron]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] and 5 [[electron]]s orbiting the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]].]] |
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
[[Boron]] is a [[Group 3]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 5. | [[Boron]] is a [[Group 3]] [[metalloid]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 5. | ||
Revision as of 14:02, 12 March 2020
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Meaning
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Meaning
Boron is a Group 3 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 5.
About Boron
- Boron has the chemical symbol B.
Atomic Structure
- Boron as 5 protons and 6 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 5 and an atomic mass of 11.
- Boron is in Period 2 of the Periodic Table because it has 2 electron shells.
Properties
- Boron is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Boron is a Group 3 metalloid element, on the Periodic Table, with 5 protons in the nucleus.
About Boron
- Boron has the chemical symbol B.
Atomic Structure
- The most stable isotope of Boron has 6 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 11.
- Boron is in Period 2 of the Periodic Table because it has 2 electron shells.
- Boron loses electrons to form positive metal ions.
Properties
- Boron is a metalloid element so in some conditions it is an electrical conductor.
- Boron is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.