Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Boron vs Silicon
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Boron and Silicon Comparison
Facts
| Name | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 5 | 14 |
| Atomic Symbol | B | Si |
| Atomic Weight | 10.811 | 28.0855 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Color | Black | Gray |
| Metallic Classification | Metalloid | Metalloid |
| Group in Periodic Table | group 13 | group 14 |
| Group Name | boron family | carbon family |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 2 | period 3 |
| Block in Periodic Table | p -block | p -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [He] 2s2 2p1 | [Ne] 3s2 3p2 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 3 | 2, 8, 4 |
| Melting Point | 2348 K | 1687 K |
| Boiling Point | 4273 K | 3173 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-42-8 | CAS7440-21-3 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Boron | Neighborhood Elements of Silicon |
History
| Parameter | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Silicon was discovered by J. Berzelius in year 1823 in Sweden. Silicon derived its name from the Latin silex, 'flint' (originally silicium). |
| Discovery | L. Gay-Lussac and L.J. Thénard (1808) | J. Berzelius (1823) |
| Isolated | H. Davy (1808) | J. Berzelius (1823) |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 1 / 0.1 | 700000 / 30000 |
| Abundance in Sun | 2 / 0.2 | 900000 / 40000 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 1600 / 3000 | 140000000 / 100000000 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 8700 / 17000 | 270000000 / 200000000 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 4440 / 2500 | 1000 / 220 |
| Abundance in Humans | 700 / 410 | 260000 / 58000 |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 4.3947 cm3/mol | 12.054 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 87 pm | 111 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 82 pm | 111 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | 192 pm | 210 pm |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum | Not available |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 506, 506, 506 pm | 543.09, 543.09, 543.09 pm |
| Lattice Angle | 1.01334, 1.01334, 1.01334 | π/2, π/2, π/2 |
| Space Group Name | R_ 3m | Fd_ 3m |
| Space Group Number | 166 | 227 |
| Crystal Structure | Simple Trigonal  | Tetrahedral Packing  |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 5 | 14 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 5 | 14 |
| Number of Protons | 5 | 14 |
| Mass Number | 10.811 | 28.0855 |
| Number of Neutrons | 6 | 14 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 3 | 2, 8, 4 |
| Electron Configuration | [He] 2s2 2p1 | [Ne] 3s2 3p2 |
| Valence Electrons | 2s2 2p1 | 3s2 3p2 |
| Oxidation State | 3 | -4, 4 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 2P1/2 | 3P0 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Boron has 2 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Silicon has 3 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 6B, 7B, 8B, 9B, 10B, 11B, 12B, 13B, 14B, 15B, 16B, 17B, 18B, 19B | 22Si, 23Si, 24Si, 25Si, 26Si, 27Si, 28Si, 29Si, 30Si, 31Si, 32Si, 33Si, 34Si, 35Si, 36Si, 37Si, 38Si, 39Si, 40Si, 41Si, 42Si, 43Si, 44Si |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 10B, 11B | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 28Si, 29Si, 30Si |
| Neutron Cross Section | 755 | 171 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 2.4 | 0.0002 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 3 | 4 |
| Electronegativity | 2.04 Pauling Scale | 1.9 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 26.7 kJ/mol | 133.6 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: 786.5 kJ/mol 2nd: 1577.1 kJ/mol 3rd: 3231.6 kJ/mol 4th: 4355.5 kJ/mol 5th: 16091 kJ/mol 6th: 19805 kJ/mol 7th: 23780 kJ/mol 8th: 29287 kJ/mol 9th: 33878 kJ/mol 10th: 38726 kJ/mol 11th: 45962 kJ/mol 12th: 50502 kJ/mol 13th: 235196 kJ/mol 14th: 257923 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 2.46 g/cm3 | 2.33 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 4.3947 cm3/mol | 12.054 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | - | 47 |
| Shear Modulus | - | - |
| Bulk Modulus | 320 GPa | 100 GPa |
| Poisson Ratio | - | - |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | 9.3 MPa | 6.5 MPa |
| Vickers Hardness | 49000 MPa | - |
| Brinell Hardness | - | - |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 0.0001 S/m | 1000 S/m |
| Resistivity | 10000 m Ω | 0.001 m Ω |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 27 W/(m K) | 150 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 0.000006 /K | 0.0000026 /K |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Diamagnetic | Diamagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | -8.7e-9 m3/kg | -1.6e-9 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | -9.41e-11 m3/mol | -4.49e-11 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | -0.0000214 | -0.00000373 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | - |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | 16200 m/s | 2200 m/s |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 2348 K | 1687 K |
| Boiling Point | 4273 K | 3173 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | - |
| Superconducting Point | - | - |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 50 kJ/mol | 50.2 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 507 kJ/mol | 359 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | -9055 J/(kg K) |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Boron | Silicon |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-42-8 | CAS7440-21-3 |
| RTECS Number | RTECSED7350000 | RTECSVW0400000 |
| DOT Hazard Class | - | 4.1 |
| DOT Numbers | - | 1346 |
| EU Number | - | - |
| NFPA Fire Rating | 3 | 0 |
| NFPA Health Rating | 2 | 1 |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | 0 | 0 |
| NFPA Hazards | - | - |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | 150 °C |
| Flashpoint | - | - |
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