{"id":150681,"date":"2022-03-21T11:43:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T06:13:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/boron-explanation-properties-and-uses\/"},"modified":"2022-03-21T11:43:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T06:13:03","slug":"boron-explanation-properties-and-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/boron\/","title":{"rendered":"Boron &#8211; Explanation, Properties, and Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/boron\/#What_is_Boron\" title=\"What is Boron?\">What is Boron?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/boron\/#Atomic_Structure_of_Boron\" title=\"Atomic Structure of Boron\">Atomic Structure of Boron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/boron\/#Properties_of_Boron\" title=\"Properties of Boron\">Properties of Boron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/boron\/#Occurrence_of_Boron\" title=\"Occurrence of Boron\">Occurrence of Boron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/boron\/#Use_of_Boron\" title=\"Use of Boron\">Use of Boron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/chemistry\/boron\/#Do_you_know\" title=\"Do you know?\">Do you know?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Boron\"><\/span>What is Boron?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boron is a chemical element with symbol B and atomic number 5. It is a soft, silvery-white, trivalent metalloid. Boron is found in small amounts in the Earth&#8217;s crust. It is mainly used in chemical compounds. Boron is not very reactive and does not corrode in air.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-150680 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/boron-explanation-properties-and-uses.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"606\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/boron-explanation-properties-and-uses.jpg?v=1647843179 606w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/boron-explanation-properties-and-uses-300x212.jpg?v=1647843179 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 606px) 100vw, 606px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atomic_Structure_of_Boron\"><\/span>Atomic Structure of Boron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The atomic structure of boron consists of a nucleus containing five protons and five neutrons, surrounded by five electrons. The nucleus is held together by nuclear forces, while the electrons are held in orbit by the electric force. Boron has a radius of 1.2 angstroms and a mass of 10.8 atomic mass units.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Properties_of_Boron\"><\/span>Properties of Boron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Boron is a elements with the symbol B on the periodic table. It is a metalloid that is usually found in nature as a black, hard, lustrous solid. Boron is the sixth most common element in the Earth&#8217;s crust and makes up about 0.001% of it.<\/p>\n<p>Boron is a very versatile element that has a wide range of uses. It is used in both high- and low-tech applications. In high-tech applications, boron is used in semiconductors and superconductors. Low-tech applications include use in glassmaking and metallurgy.<\/p>\n<p>Boron is also very important in the body. It is a key component of the vitamin B-12. It is also used in the treatment of arthritis and other joint problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Occurrence_of_Boron\"><\/span>Occurrence of Boron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>in the environment<\/p>\n<p>Boron is a naturally occurring element that is found in the environment in several different forms. Boron occurs most commonly in the form of borate minerals, which are found in soils and in groundwater. Boron can also be found in the form of boric acid, which is a weak acid that is found in surface water and in groundwater. Boron is also present in the atmosphere in the form of boron oxide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_of_Boron\"><\/span>Use of Boron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>in Agriculture<\/p>\n<p>Boron is an essential plant nutrient that is used in agriculture to improve crop yields and quality. Boron is necessary for plants to form cell walls, and it helps plants to absorb other nutrients from the soil. Boron deficiencies can cause plants to become stunted, and they may have a yellowish color. Boron deficiencies can be corrected by adding boron to the soil.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_know\"><\/span>Do you know?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first written record of the game of chess comes from India in the 6th century.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Boron? Boron is a chemical element with symbol B and atomic number 5. 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