Why is boron classified as a non-metal, whereas the other elements in group IIIA are metals?

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18 Mar 2019
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Boron is a non-metal because it has a small size, a high nuclear charge, and the ability to form molecular addition compounds. These factors collectively differentiate it from the metallic nature of other group IIIA elements.

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