How many electrons does boron have?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the number of electrons in a boron atom. To answer this, we need to know that the number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to its atomic number, which is specific to each element on the periodic table.
Answer
5 electrons
Boron has 5 electrons.
Answer for screen readers
Boron has 5 electrons.
More Information
Boron is the fifth element on the periodic table, which means it has 5 protons and, as a neutral atom, it also has 5 electrons.
Sources
- Boron - Element Information - rsc.org
- Boron Facts - livescience.com
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