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In the most elements that boron form, boron atoms are bonded covalently.
Na(BF4) forms so Na+ and (BF4)- are the ions produced
Metals usually form cations, or positively charged ions.
Under favorable conditions, carbon and boron can react to form boron carbide.
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The elements below Boron in group 13 generally give electrons to form ions, although they can form covalent compounds. Boron forms covalent bonds rather than ionic so it shares electrons.
Boron cannot make simple compounds with a filled octet. Though it forms complex ions such as BF4- , BCl4- where it completes the octet.
Ions are cations (positive) or anions (negative).
When halogens form ions, they are called halide ions. These types of ions have a negative charge due to gaining electrons.
Well I know why Carbon and silicon do not form simple ions. It is becasue if the were to form a ion they could either get 4 electrons or lose 4 electrons. Neither is easier so they just stay the same.
They don't form any ion.
In the most elements that boron form, boron atoms are bonded covalently.
Boron gains noble gas configuration by losing 3 electrons. So it forms positive ions.
Na(BF4) forms so Na+ and (BF4)- are the ions produced
Metals usually form cations, or positively charged ions.