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Identify the three elements indicated on the following periodic table. Do an Internet search to identify the common sources of these elements and some of their common uses or applications.
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Boron is found in borate minerals such as borax and kernite, with the largest known deposits in Turkey. It has several uses: \begin{itemize} \item Boron is involved in the metabolism of calcium in both plants and animals. \item Boron-containing antibiotics are Show more…
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