Question

What are the two isotopic forms of boron?

Answer 1

Isotopes:

• “Isotopes are defined as the atoms of the same element, having the same atomic number but different mass numbers.”

Isotopic forms of Boron:

• Boron is a non-metal having $7$ atomic number. The number of protons in its nucleus is $5$ along with $5/6$ neutrons depending upon the isotopic form.
• Boron exists in two isotopic forms that are ${}^{10}\mathrm{B}\mathrm{and}{}^{11}\mathrm{B}$.
• The abundance of ${}^{10}\mathrm{B}$ is $19.8\%$ while ${}^{11}\mathrm{B}$ is present in $80.2\%$ abundance.
• The isotopes of Boron are used extensively in the nuclear industry.