Boron Anomaly
Asked by Aman Aman · 2 years ago
Why does boron show different properties compared to other group 13 elements?
1 Answer
Boron shows different properties due to its small size and high ionization energy:
1. It's a metalloid, while others are metals
2. It forms covalent compounds, unlike the ionic compounds of other elements
3. It has a higher melting point and is harder than other group 13 elements
4. It doesn't form B3+ ion due to high ionization energy
5. It shows diagonal relationship with silicon
1. It's a metalloid, while others are metals
2. It forms covalent compounds, unlike the ionic compounds of other elements
3. It has a higher melting point and is harder than other group 13 elements
4. It doesn't form B3+ ion due to high ionization energy
5. It shows diagonal relationship with silicon
NEET Faculty · 2 years ago
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