This element was first discovered in 1808 by Sir Humphrey Davy and independently by Jacques Thenard and Louis Guy-Lussac, who gave it its name, which is derived from the Arabic word for "white".
This element was first discovered in 1808 by Sir Humphrey Davy and independently by Jacques Thenard and Louis Guy-Lussac, who gave it its name, which is derived from the Arabic word for "white". The first and lightest of the Group III A elements, its ability to dissolve metallic oxides has led to its use as soldering fluxes, and its high boiling point has made it ideal for use in cooking ware. For 10 points name this element, atomic number 5, whose most famous use is as a detergent.
This element was first discovered in 1808 by Sir Humphrey Davy and independently by Jacques Thenard and Louis Guy-Lussac, who gave it its name, which is derived from the Arabic word for "white".
Boron