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Boron has 2 isotopes and both are stable thus, depending on the isotope, an atom of Boron could have 5 or 6 neutrons in it nucleus.

10B has 5 neutrons (and 5 protons)

11B has 6 neutrons (and 5 protons)

As about about 80% of all boron is 11B, most Boron atoms will be found to have 6 neutrons.

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