Question

Explain how carbon and boron differs largely from their other group members. Why is

this deviation​

Answer 1

Answer:What are Group 13 Elements?

The group 13 elements are the first group in the p-block of the periodic table. All the elements of group 13 are also called the boron family. The periodic table is segregated into s, p, d and f-blocks. This segregation is done based on the valence electron, if the valence electron falls on the p subshell, it comes in p-block and so on.

The members of Group 13 elements are:

1. Boron
2. Aluminium
3. Gallium
4. Indium
5. Thallium

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

1)Boron being small is harder than the other elements of its group. 2)It has higher melting and boiling point than those of the other members of its group. 3) Boron forms only covalent compounds while all other members form both ionic and covalent compounds.

All the carbon group atoms, having four valence electrons, form covalent bonds with nonmetal atoms; carbon and silicon cannot lose or gain electrons to form free ions, whereas germanium, tin, and lead do form metallic ions but only with two positive charges.