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It is often a mistake to ask how reactive a compound is, different chemicals react differently when reacting depending on the other reagents and conditions etc.
But with that off my chest, I'll assume that you mean how reactive boron is in ambient conditions and the answer is not very. Most of its alleotrops are stable and it does not react violently with water or air so no BOOM or flames. It is slightly flammable but no overly needing a good ignition source.
It however is capable of some very interesting chemistry. It has 3 valent electrons and it is electron poor, and so was be used to dope silicon for p-type material. It can be used to make a reducing reagent AND an oxidant. Its borane compounds vary widely in structure with many hydrogen bridges which can be used to power rockets etc the list goes on, interesting I swear.
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Is boron reactive or non reactive?
reactive
Is Boron non reactive or reactive?
reactive
What is boron reactive with?
it is not reactive to water
How is boron reactive in chemical properties?
With a electronegativity of 2,04 on the Pauli scale boron is a reactive chemical element.
Is boron reactive?
yes
What reactives with boron?
it is not reactive to water
Which of the following elements would be more reactive with other elements boron?
boron
Is the boron group reactive?
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What is the boron family classified as?
The Boron family is classified as Metals andMetalloids. They are Group 13 and have 3 valence electrons. The Boron family are solids at room temperature and they are reactive. But, the most reactive are the Alkali Metals. They have a violent reaction with water. Hope this helps! :)
What is boron's pure element form?
The "pure element form" of boron is a meteorite. Boron isn't very reactive...but since it's formed by cosmic rays it isn't very abundant either.
What is the difference between sodium and aluminum'?
Sodium is a highly reactive alkali metal whereas aluminium is a less reactive metal in the boron group.
Why boron exist in BCl3 form while Al can form Al2O6?
Boron exists in BCl3 form while Al can form Al206 because Al or aluminum is highly reactive. Aluminum has the property of being highly reactive with oxygen. This is why it forms Al206.
