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Group 13, the Boron Family
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Representative Elements
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The elements in Group 13 are all metals except boron, which is a brittle, black metalloid.
Representative Elements
Cookware made with boron can be moved directly from the refrigerator into the oven without cracking.
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Group 13—The Boron Family
Representative Elements
Aluminum is used to make soft-drink cans, cookware, siding for homes, and baseball bats.
Gallium is a solid metal, but its melting point is so low that it will melt in your hand.
It is used to make computer chips.