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the boron family
In general, boron will form 3 covalent bonds, using each of its 3 valence shell electrons (sharing them). This will of course violate the octet rule, but obeys the sextet rule, and this is what makes boron stable. It (along with aluminum, eg.) do not obey the octet rule.
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Boron is a metal element. Atomic mass of it is 11.
is the element boron abundant or rare on earth
Boron belongs to the Boron Family
nonmetal
family name for boron
Boron, also in Group 13, belongs to the Boron Family.
what are the properties of the boron family
Boron is from the 3A family, the same as Aluminium.
Boron's family has no specific name like the Halogens or the Alkali metals. It is simply the Boron Family.
family name for boron
No, but Al is part of the Boron family.
Boron Group
B, Al, Ga, In, Tl are the members of the Boron family.
When bonding, the boron family (group 3) has a +3 charge.