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Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry: Boron

For Students 9th - 10th
A very nice site with a great deal of information on boron and its properties and uses.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Boron

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the semi-metallic element, Boron, atomic number 5. Covers physical and atomic properties, how abundant it is on the Earth, sources, uses, and possible substitutes.
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Science Daily

Science Daily: Rocket Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains advances in the use of boron combustion rocket engines.
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Web Elements

Web Elements Periodic Table: Boron

For Students 9th - 10th
A great deal of information on boron, and its physical and chemical properties, all arranged and organized in a very convenient way.
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Chem4kids

Chem4 Kids: Boron

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here at Chem4Kids.com you can find some great information about the 5th element in the periodic table, "boron." Content focuses on boron's electrons, where you can find boron in nature and in the home, and how boron combines with other...
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Boron: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about boron and the green flames it produces. [4:00]
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Chemicool

Chemicool: Boron

For Students 9th - 10th
A very thorough table of information about boron and properties of boron. Very well organized.
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University of Kentucky

University of Kentucky: Chemcomics Boron

For Students 9th - 10th
A comic strip about the "boron bomb." Not real accurate but clever and fun.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Boron

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the element boron and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery on this site. Plus properties and characteristics of this element.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: What Is the Element Boron Used For?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of boron, some of its characteristics, and what it is used for.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Boron Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the properties of boron, interesting facts, and uses.