Boron vs Neon
| Property | B Boron | Ne Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 5 | 10 |
| Symbol | B | Ne |
| Name | Boron | Neon |
| Category | metalloid | noble-gas |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 10.8135 u | 20.1797 u |
| Period | 2 | 2 |
| Group | 13 | 18 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p1 | [He]2s22p6 |
| Oxidation states | [-5, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3] | [0] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.04 | N/A |
| Electron affinity | 0.27972 eV | -1.2 eV |
| Density | 2370 kg/m³ | 0.8999 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 2074.85 °C | -248.59 °C |
| Boiling point | 3999.85 °C | -246.05 °C |
| Discovery year | 1808 | 1898 |