Boron has two naturally occurring isotopes: boron-10 and boron-11, which contain a different number of neutrons.
Boron Isotopes and Neutron Count
Here's a breakdown of the neutron count in each boron isotope:
| Isotope | Protons | Neutrons |
|---|---|---|
| Boron-10 | 5 | 5 |
| Boron-11 | 5 | 6 |
Key Points:
- The atomic number of boron is 5, which means that it has 5 protons.
- Isotopes of the same element have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
- Boron-10 has 5 protons and 5 neutrons.
- Boron-11 has 5 protons and 6 neutrons.
Therefore, boron has isotopes with 5 and 6 neutrons.
