Phosphorus+ Daniel


 * Element Name**: Phosphorus


 * Element Symbol**: P


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


 * Atomic Number**: 15


 * Protons**: 15


 * Electrons**: 15


 * Discovery**: In 1669 by Hennig Brand


 * How it was named**: From the Greek word for light bearing, **phosphoros.**


 * State of Matter**: Solid


 * Melting Point**: 44.15°C


 * Boiling Point**: 280.5°C


 * Characteristics**:
 * Colorless
 * Highly Reactive
 * Toxic


 * Uses of Elements**: Can be used in safety matches, fireworks, and pesticides


 * Interesting Facts**:
 * It was first discovered by boiling, filtering, and processing as many as 60 buckets of urine.
 * Phosphoric acid is used in soft drinks.

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