Question
Give two similarities and one difference between Boron and Aluminium.
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Answer
Similarities:
B2O3, is acidic oxide whereas Al2O3 is amphoteric oxide.
- Both show valency equal to 3.
- Both form oxides with similar formula B2O3, Al2O3.
B2O3, is acidic oxide whereas Al2O3 is amphoteric oxide.
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