How many electrons are in an electrically neutral atom of boron?

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Lena [83]3 years ago

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The answer is 5 electrons

Deffense [45]3 years ago

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The atomic number gives the number of protons. Protons which have positive charge are balanced by an equal number of electrons in a neutral atom. Boron number 5 has five protons and therefore as a neutral atom also has five electrons.

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