Tabla Periódica #4, Grupo 13: Grupo del Boro, Boroides o Térreos
Transitioning to Group 13: The Boron Group
Overview of Group 13 Elements
- The speaker transitions from discussing Group 2 to Group 13 in the periodic table, focusing on the boron group, also known as the group of boron or terrios.
- The term "terrios" refers to elements that are abundant in the Earth's crust, particularly aluminum, which is highlighted for its high abundance.
Characteristics of Group 13 Elements
- The five elements in this group include boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, and thallium.
- These elements are characterized by having three electrons in their outermost shell (valence shell), which influences their chemical reactivity.
- They are generally reactive and do not occur freely in nature; instead, they are found combined with other elements.