Boron (symbol B) is element number 5 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Metalloid” category. Its atomic mass is about 10.81, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 2 and group 13 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 3. The short electron configuration of Boron is [He] 2s² 2p¹. Known uses of Boron include Borosilicate glass, Fiberglass insulation and Semiconductors.
The electron configuration of Boron (B), with 5 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 2) is highlighted:
Distribution of 5 electrons of Boron across shells K to L:
The metalloids have properties between metals and nonmetals, and many of them are semiconductors.
The atomic number of Boron (B) is 5; that is, every atom of it has 5 protons.
The electron configuration of Boron (B) is 1s² 2s² 2p¹; in short form it is [He] 2s² 2p¹, and its last shell is 2s² 2p¹.
The chemical symbol of Boron is B.
Boron is located in period 2 and group 13 and belongs to the “Metalloid” category.
The atomic mass of Boron is about 10.81 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Boron under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Boron include Borosilicate glass, Fiberglass insulation and Semiconductors.
Boron was discovered by Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac in 1808.
Silicon (Si)Germanium (Ge)Arsenic (As)Antimony (Sb)Tellurium (Te)
Aluminum (Al)Gallium (Ga)Indium (In)Thallium (Tl)Nihonium (Nh)
