Boron, an element with an atomic number of 5, is capable of forming a versatile range of chemical bonds. Boron’s unique electronic configuration features only three valence electrons, allowing it to participate in covalent bonding through the sharing of these electrons. This characteristic enables boron to form three stable covalent bonds, resulting in the formation of stable molecular structures such as boron trifluoride (BF3) and boric acid (H3BO3).
