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24 July, 18:20

Why does boron not always continue the period 2 pattern of reacting by losing electrons, as do beryllium and lithium?

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  1. 24 July, 19:31
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    Elements in Period 2 such as Barium and Beryllium can lose up to two electrons when they react, however Boron can lose up to three electrons when it reacts which causes it to break the pattern normally seen in Period 2.
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