Group 13, the Boron family

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Group 13, the Boron Family

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Groups 13 through 18

Representative Elements

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Group 13—The Boron Family

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.