different sites say different things! I am so confused! Please help! Thank you very much!
2007-03-28 15:36:43 · 6 answers · asked by killiana 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Boron is a metalloid. Different sites might say different things because Boron often has an incomplete octet.
2007-03-28 15:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by McKevel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although it is on the metal side of carbon, its hydroxides are acidic (ever hear of Boric acid eye wash)? Probably best to consider it a metalloid.
2007-03-28 22:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by cattbarf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Boron is actually a non-metal. This is because of its small size, high ionization energy & ability to form covalent bonds with other atoms to complete its octet.
2007-03-28 22:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by manu_brett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a metalloid
2007-03-28 22:45:44 · answer #4 · answered by miss b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm gonna have to go with Mental on this one. It's just too good to pass up!
2007-03-28 22:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by Chelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a metalliod because it is on the transition line
2007-03-28 22:47:18 · answer #6 · answered by vrg_athlete26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋