For each pair of elements and compounds listed below, discuss their similarities and/or differences in terms...

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For each pair of elements and compounds listed below, discusstheir similarities and/or differences in terms of physical andchemical properties.

(a) Boron (B) and silicon (Si)

(b) BeCl2 and MgCl2;

(c) Al2O3 and In2O3;

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a B 5 He2s22p1 Si 14 Na2s22p2 B belongs to Group 13 period 2 while Si occurs in Group 14 period 3 Both are nonmetallic elements The differences are more since B exhibits properties of group 13 while Si shows properties of group 14 B can form 3 sigma bonds with other nonmetallic elements or radicals Since B can form maximum three    See Answer
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