Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Boron vs Carbon
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Boron and Carbon Comparison
Facts
| Name | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 5 | 6 |
| Atomic Symbol | B | C |
| Atomic Weight | 10.811 | 12.0107 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Color | Black | Black |
| Metallic Classification | Metalloid | Other Nonmetal |
| Group in Periodic Table | group 13 | group 14 |
| Group Name | boron family | carbon family |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 2 | period 2 |
| Block in Periodic Table | p -block | p -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [He] 2s2 2p1 | [He] 2s2 2p2 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 3 | 2, 4 |
| Melting Point | 2348 K | 3823 K |
| Boiling Point | 4273 K | 4300 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-42-8 | CAS7440-44-0 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Boron | Neighborhood Elements of Carbon |
History
| Parameter | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| History | The element Boron was discovered by L. Gay-Lussac and L.J. Thénard in year 1808 in France and United Kingdom. Boron derived its name from borax, a mineral. | The element Carbon was discovered by Egyptians and Sumerians in year 3750 BCE. Carbon derived its name the Latin word carbo, meaning 'coal'. |
| Discovery | L. Gay-Lussac and L.J. Thénard (1808) | Egyptians and Sumerians (3750 BCE) |
| Isolated | H. Davy (1808) | () |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 1 / 0.1 | 5000000 / 500000 |
| Abundance in Sun | 2 / 0.2 | 3000000 / 300000 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 1600 / 3000 | 15000000 / 18000000 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 8700 / 17000 | 1800000 / 3100000 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 4440 / 2500 | 28000 / 14400 |
| Abundance in Humans | 700 / 410 | 230000000 / 120000000 |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 4.3947 cm3/mol | 5.29 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 87 pm | 67 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 82 pm | 77 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | 192 pm | 170 pm |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum | Not available |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 506, 506, 506 pm | 246.4, 246.4, 671.1 pm |
| Lattice Angle | 1.01334, 1.01334, 1.01334 | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 |
| Space Group Name | R_ 3m | P63/mmc |
| Space Group Number | 166 | 194 |
| Crystal Structure | Simple Trigonal  | Simple Hexagonal  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 5 | 6 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 5 | 6 |
| Number of Protons | 5 | 6 |
| Mass Number | 10.811 | 12.0107 |
| Number of Neutrons | 6 | 6 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 3 | 2, 4 |
| Electron Configuration | [He] 2s2 2p1 | [He] 2s2 2p2 |
| Valence Electrons | 2s2 2p1 | 2s2 2p2 |
| Oxidation State | 3 | -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 2P1/2 | 3P0 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Boron has 2 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Carbon has 2 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13B, 14B, 15B, 16B, 17B, 18B, 19B | 8C, 9C, 10C, 11C, 12C, 13C, 14C, 15C, 16C, 17C, 18C, 19C, 20C, 21C, 22C |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 10B, 11B | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 12C, 13C |
| Neutron Cross Section | 755 | 0.0035 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 2.4 | 0.000015 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 3 | 4 |
| Electronegativity | 2.04 Pauling Scale | 2.55 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 26.7 kJ/mol | 153.9 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 800.6 kJ/mol 2nd: 2427.1 kJ/mol 3rd: 3659.7 kJ/mol 4th: 25025.8 kJ/mol 5th: 32826.7 kJ/mol | 1st: 1086.5 kJ/mol 2nd: 2352.6 kJ/mol 3rd: 4620.5 kJ/mol 4th: 6222.7 kJ/mol 5th: 37831 kJ/mol 6th: 47277 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.46 g/cm3 | 2.26 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 4.3947 cm3/mol | 5.29 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | - | - |
| Shear Modulus | - | - |
| Bulk Modulus | 320 GPa | 33 GPa |
| Poisson Ratio | - | - |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | 9.3 MPa | 0.5 MPa |
| Vickers Hardness | 49000 MPa | - |
| Brinell Hardness | - | - |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 0.0001 S/m | 100000 S/m |
| Resistivity | 10000 m Ω | 0.00001 m Ω |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 27 W/(m K) | 140 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 0.000006 /K | 0.0000071 /K |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Diamagnetic | Diamagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | -8.7e-9 m3/kg | -6.2e-9 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | -9.41e-11 m3/mol | -7.45e-11 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | -0.0000214 | -0.000014 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | 2.417 |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | 16200 m/s | 18350 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 2348 K | 3823 K |
| Boiling Point | 4273 K | 4300 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | - |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 50 kJ/mol | 105 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 507 kJ/mol | 715 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | -393.5 J/(kg K) |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Boron | Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-42-8 | CAS7440-44-0 |
| RTECS Number | RTECSED7350000 | {RTECSHL4158550, RTECSFF5250100, RTECSMD9659600, N/A} |
| DOT Hazard Class | - | 4.2 |
| DOT Numbers | - | 1361 |
| EU Number | - | - |
| NFPA Fire Rating | 3 | 1 |
| NFPA Health Rating | 2 | 0 |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | 0 | 0 |
| NFPA Hazards | - | - |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | - |
| Flashpoint | - | - |
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