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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed when boron and oxygen react?

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed when boron and oxygen react?

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B is in group 3.

It has 3 valence electrons.

It can loose these 3 electrons and form B3+ cation.

O is in group 6.

It has 6 valence electrons.

It can accept 2 electrons and form O2- anion.

B3+ and O2- combine and form B2O3 compound

Answer: B2O3

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