Boron

The name of the element is Boron. The chemical symbol for it is “B”. Sir Humphrey Davy discovered boron in // 1808 //. The atomic number is 5. The atomic weight is 10.811. The number of protons is 5. The number of neutrons is 6. The physical state when it’s at room temperature is a solid. The density is 2,340 kg/m3. The melting point is, 2 076 ° [|C]. The boiling point is, 3927 °  [|C]. The atomic radius is 90 pm    ** Common compounds these elements form  ** They can form oxides, sulfides, nitrides, and halides. boron trifluoride, tetrafluoroborate, Borazon
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 ** Uses of these elements and/or their compounds. ** The major uses of boron compounds are in sodium perborate bleaches, and the borax component of fibreglass insulation. It is an essential nutrient and mineral required to the body. Helps prevent osteoporosis. Another common compound it makes is Borax Borax – white and powdery. 