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Boron has an oxidation number of +3. It will try to lose the three valence electrons that it has, so that it is stable. Electrons are negative, and removing them would make the oxidation number positive.
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∙ 11y agoOn the basis of electronegativity (B is 2.04, H is 2.2) B would be +3 (you would treat H as -1)
If you follow the rule H is always +1 except when bonded to a metal then as boron isn't a metal - you get the answer -5!
Oxidation numbers are a formalism-- use the rule you have been taught to get the "right" answer!
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∙ 10y agoBoron is in group 13. Pure boron has zero oxidation number.It become +3 when an ion, HOWEVER because of the ions very small size it forms covalant bonds with other elemnts, (Fajans rules indicate a high degree of polarisation of other ions). For exampe BF3, BCl3 and B2O3 are all covalent compounds they are not ionic.
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∙ 11y ago0 in the elemental form, +2 in its compounds.
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∙ 11y agoAtomic boron has the oxidation number of 0.
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Oxidation number for boron is?
it is +3
Can the oxidation number of an element change?
Yes, it can. When the element loses electron, the oxidation number increases and when it gains electron, the oxidation number decreases.
Which element has largest oxidation number?
Manganese is a metal element. It shows the largest oxidation number.
What is the oxidation number of a free element?
Oxidation number of a free element is 0. Ex: Ag 2= 0
How many atomic number of boron?
There is only one atomic number for any element. For boron, it is 5.
Oxidation number for boron is?
it is +3
What is boron most common oxidation number?
+3
Can the oxidation number of an element change?
Yes, it can. When the element loses electron, the oxidation number increases and when it gains electron, the oxidation number decreases.
What does The boron atomic number?
Boron is a non meta element. Atomic number of it is 5.
Which element has atoms which contain 5 protons?
The answer is Boron :)
Which atom has atomic number 5?
Boron is a non metal element. Atomic number of it is 35.
Which element has largest oxidation number?
Manganese is a metal element. It shows the largest oxidation number.
Why is boron the atomic number 5?
Boron is a non metal element. Atomic number of it is 5.
What is the oxidation number of a free element?
Oxidation number of a free element is 0. Ex: Ag 2= 0
What is the oxidation state of boron in the peroxoborate ion?
B2 (O2)2 (OH)4 +12 -8 -4 going off this i'd say boron's O.S is +6
What is the oxidation nu?
Oxidation number is oxidation states of an element. It can be positive or negative.
How many atomic number of boron?
There is only one atomic number for any element. For boron, it is 5.
