Phosphorus+ Rachael


 * Element Name**: Phosphorus


 * Element Symbol**: P


 * Atomic Mass**: 31[[image:Phsphrus_Rachae.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 15


 * Protons**: 15


 * Electrons**: 15


 * Discovery**: 1669 by Hennig Brand


 * How It Was Named**: phosphorus means " bringer of light."


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: (white) 44.2°C, (Black) 610°C


 * Boiling Point**: (white) 280.5°C


 * Characteristics**: It is explosive cause it is used in fireworks and some bombs. Can be white (yellow), red, black, or violet. It is very, very flammable.


 * Uses of Element**: In fertilizers, safety matches, and smoke bombs.


 * Interesting Facts**: Every average sized human contains a little over a pound of phosphorus in their bodies. The black Phosphorus has no significant commercial use, while the white is poisonous, and the red is used for the tips of safety matches and in fireworks.

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