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Boron (B)
Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Boron element.
5B10.81
Physical Properties
Melting Point2075 °C
Boiling Point4000 °C
Density2.08 g/cm³
Electronegativity2.04
Group / PeriodGroup 13, Period 2
Electronic Config[He] 2s² 2p¹
Bohr Shells2, 3
Bohr Electron Model
Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Boron.
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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 3e⁻
Origin & Abundance
Discovery Details
Discovered by Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac & Louis Jacques Thénard in the year 1808.
Natural Occurrence
Does not occur as a free element. Found concentrated in mineral deposits of borax (sodium tetraborate).
Common Uses & Applications
- Borosilicate glass (Pyrex)
- Agricultural fertilizer micronutrient
- Control rods in nuclear reactors
- Eye drops and antiseptics (Boric acid)
Common Chemical Compounds
Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Boron interacting with other elements:
B₂H₆ (Diborane)H₃BO₃ (Boric Acid)B₄C (Boron Carbide)NaBH₄ (Sodium Borohydride)
Element Concept Check
Boron is classified as a:
Video Lectures & Fact Files
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