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The Boron Group of the Periodic Table
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Elements of the Boron Group:
Atomic number: 13
Symbol: Al
Atomic Weight: 26.9
Boron
Atomic number: 5
Symbol: B
Atomic weight: 10.811
Atomic Number: 49
Symbol: In
Atomic Weight: 114.8
Atomic Number: 31
Symbol: Ga
Atomic Weight: 69.7
Atomic Number:81
Symbol: Ti
Atomic Weight: 204.4
Why is it Called the Boron Group?
The Boron group is called this because Boron is the first element in the group and the elements following it have something in common with Boron.
The Boron Group is Unique or different because...?
The elements in the Boron Group are made up of mostly soft metals and several of them are Semi- Conductors.
The elements in this family have three valence
electrons.
Are the elements in this group reactive?
The elements in the Boron Group are reactive but, with only certian elements.
Here is an example of an element from this family reacting with another element from another family:
Gallium and Neon chemically combine to form LED lighs.
Four interesting facts about Aluminium:
It does not corrode
Aluminium is Malleable and can be turned into cans and Aluminium foil.
Aluminium is used to make planes