Boron

=Boron=  
 * Atomic Number:** 5


 * Protons:** 5


 * Electrons:** 5


 * Neutrons:** 6


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 10.811 amu


 * Isotopes:** Boron-11, Boron-10, Boron-8, Boron-9, Boron-12, Boron-13


 * Discovery**: Boron was by Sir Humphrey Davy, Joseph-Louis Gay-Lussac, L.J. Thanard in 1808 in England.


 * Origin of Name**: From the Arabic word "buraq" and the Persian word "burah"


 * Uses:** Boron is used to make lightweight airplane parts, green fireworks, and in rocket fuel.


 * Interesting Facts:** Boron is used in rocket fuel.

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 * Photo: Flicker Boron
 * Video: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzqdHkpXuy4|Boron from Periodic Videos on YouTube
 * Boron Isotopes on Webelements
 * [|Boron Uses on WebElements]\
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