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Boron Familyboron family -- Group 13. This group includes the elements boron,

aluminum, gallium, indium, and thallium. The atomic number is 5The atomic symbol BMelting point= 2,076◦CBoiling point= 3,927◦C

http://www.worldofteaching.com/powerpoints/chemistry/group%2013.ppt#256,1,Group 13, the Boron Family

Group 13—The Boron Family• The elements in Group

13 are all metals except boron, which is a brittle, black metalloid.

• Without using boron in cookware the products when transferred from a heat place to a non-heated place will cause the item to crack. So using boron helps.

Boron Water Solution Baron Water Solutions'

equipment will give you soft water, which will take away spots from your dishes and hard water build-up on your faucets and appliances, which in turn will add years to your water heater, refrigerator, dishwasher and washing machine.

Several studies say that lack of boron weakens bones, but there is no data to show that extra boron makes bones stronger. Also boron is are used in pills to help increase blood levels for post- menopausal woman.

Carbon family- Group 14 Elements included in this group are

Carbon, Silicon, Germanium, Tin, and Lead

The atomic number is 6 Atomic symbol is C Melting point = 3,550◦C Boiling point= 3,800◦C

When carbon is mixed with oxygen it effects us today in many way. Green houses gases are produced into the air causing the ozone to dissipate.

Also carbon is produced through factories, cars, and others.

Throughout the southern United States forests are disappearing causing the forest carbon cycle to change.