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[[File:PhosphorusSymbol1.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Phosphorus]].]] | [[File:PhosphorusSymbol1.png|right|300px|thumb|The [[Chemical Symbol|chemical symbol]] for [[Phosphorus]].]] | ||
| − | [[Phosphorus]] is a [[non-metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 15. | + | [[Phosphorus]] is a [[Group 5]] [[non-metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 15. |
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| − | [[Phosphorus]] is a [[non-metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 15 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. | + | [[Phosphorus]] is a [[Group 5]] [[non-metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with 15 [[proton]]s in the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]. |
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Revision as of 09:46, 2 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
Phosphorus is a solid.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Phosphorus is a Group 5 non-metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 15.
About Phosphorus
- Phosphorus has the chemical symbol P.
Molecular Structure
- The chemical formula for a Phosphorus molecule is P4.
Atomic Structure
- Phosphorus has 15 protons and 16 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic number of 15 and a atomic mass of 31.
- Phosphorus is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table because it has 3 electron shells.
Properties
- Phosphorus is a solid at room temperature.
- Phosphorus reacts rapidly in the presence of Oxygen and it used in matches.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Phosphorus is a Group 5 non-metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 15 protons in the nucleus.
About Phosphorus
- Phosphorus has the chemical symbol P.
Molecular Structure
- The chemical formula for a Phosphorus molecule is P4.
- Phosphorus forms a covalent bond with 3 other Phosphorus atoms to produce a simple covalent molecule.
Atomic Structure
- The most common stable isotope of Phosphorus has 16 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 31.
- Phosphorus is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table because it has 3 electron shells.
- Phosphorus has 5 electrons in its outer shell and needs 3 more electrons to get a full outer shell so it can form 3 bonds with other atoms.
Properties
- Phosphorus is solid at standard temperature and pressure.
- Phosphorus is highly reactive in the presence of Oxygen.