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When a boron atom loses its valence electrons, what is the formula for the resulting ion?

a. B 2+
b. B 3+
c. B 3-
d. B 5-

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MichaelAladejobi

Answer:

option b. B3+

Explanation:

Boron takes the 5th position on the periodic table, therefore it has 5 electrons....2 on the inside and 3 on the outside. when it lost it 3 external electrons, it become positively charged with the amount of electron it loses.

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