Question
Download Solution PDFWhat is the atomicity of Phosphorus?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Tetra-atomic
Key Points
- The atomicity of phosphorus is 4 i.e. phosphorous is tetra-atomic.
- Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol P.
- The formula of one molecule of phosphorous is P4.
- Its atomic number is 15.
- It is colorless and transparent in its pure form.
- Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms, white phosphorus, and red phosphorus.
- It is highly reactive, phosphorus is never found as a free element on Earth.
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