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Definition of B4H10:
1.1 Names:
1.1.1 Common name: Dodecahydroborate.
1.1.2 English name: Decaborane.
1.2 Atomic mass: Boron (B) has an atomic mass of 10.8 and Hydrogen (H) has an atomic mass of 1.
1.3 Molecular weight: B4H10 has a molecular weight of 58.82g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: B4H10 has a molecular structure consisting of 4 Boron atoms and 10 Hydrogen atoms.
1.4 Ion structure: B4H10 is a molecule that does not possess ions. -
Properties:
2.1 Physical properties: B4H10 is a white, odorless solid with no pH level.
2.2 Chemical properties: B4H10 burns easily in air to form Boron trioxide and water. -
Common chemical equations:
B4H10 does not react with metals, acids, non-metals or salts. However, B4H10 burns easily in air to form Boron trioxide and water. -
Preparation of B4H10:
4.1 Laboratory preparation: B4H10 is prepared from the reaction between Diborane (B2H6) and Bromine (Br2) under high temperature conditions.
4.2 Industrial preparation: B4H10 is prepared through the reaction of Boron with Hydrogen at high temperatures and high pressure.