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Phosphorus

Element 15 · 30.974 u

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Phosphorus is essential to life, forming part of DNA, RNA, and ATP.

Fisiese eienskappe

Atomic Mass30.974 u
Density1.82 g/cm³
Smelt punt:317.3 K
Boiling Point553.65 K
AppearanceColorless/red/white waxy solid
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Chemical Properties

Electronegativity2.19 (TrinidadCity name (optional, probably does not need a translation))
1st Ionization Energy1011.8 kJ/mol
Electron Affinity72.0 kJ/mol
Oxidation States-3, -2, -1, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5

Atomic Properties

Electron Configuration[Ne] 3s2 3p3
Atomic Radius98.0 pm
Covalent Radius107.0 pm
Atomic radius:180.0 pm

Discovery

Discovered ByHennig Brand
Discovery Year1669
LocationHamburg, Germany
Genoemde NaGreek 'phosphoros' meaning light-bearing

About Phosphorus

Phosphorus exists in several allotropes, the most common being white and red. White phosphorus is highly toxic and pyrophoric, glowing in the dark. Red phosphorus is more stable and less toxic. Phosphorus was the first element discovered by a named individual.

Gebruiks & Programme

Fertilizers (phosphates), matches, detergents, pesticides, steel production, and food additives.

Fun Fact

Phosphorus was discovered by Hennig Brand in 1669 while boiling over 1,500 gallons of human urine looking for the philosopher's stone.

Isotopes

Definieer Molekulêr Gewigte Abundance Half-Life Stabiel
31 1.0% - Ja

Electron Configuration

[Ne] 3s2 3p3

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