What is the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in boron?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the atomic structure of boron, specifically how many protons, neutrons, and electrons it contains. This will help us understand its properties as an element.
Answer
5 protons, 5 electrons, and typically 6 neutrons.
The final answer is 5 protons, 5 electrons, and typically 6 neutrons for the most common isotope of boron.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 5 protons, 5 electrons, and typically 6 neutrons for the most common isotope of boron.
More Information
Boron typically has two stable isotopes: Boron-10 with 5 neutrons and Boron-11 with 6 neutrons. The most common isotope is Boron-11.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the atomic number (number of protons) with the number of neutrons. Remember, atomic number = protons, and atomic mass = protons + neutrons.
Sources
- Periodic Table - Hobart Indiana Schools - hobart.k12.in.us
- How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does boron have? - Quora - quora.com
- Use the periodic table to determine the numbers of protons, neutrons, and electrons - homework.study.com
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