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white phosphorus needs to be stored under water as it is poisonous n can ignite when in contact with air,in the same way red phosphorus is not so dangerous like white phosphorus and therefore is found in matchsticks.
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How is potassium stored in the lab?
Alkali metals are stored in oils.
Which non metal is stored under water and why?
Phosphorus to keep oxygen away from it so that it does not get oxidised
Which common allotropes are red and white?
phosphorus
Is phosphorus a conducter?
Phosphorus is not important as a conductor.
What is the number of electrons and protons in phosphorus?
Phosphorus (P) has 15 protons and 15 electrons. Phosphorus-31, the only stable isotope of Phosphorus, has 16 neutrons.
The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the?
The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in bones.
Where is phosphorus stored?
in vaginas
How phosphorus is stored?
Red phosphorusis not stored under either water or oil. It is rather safe, although friction can convert it towhite phosphorus. Red phosphorus is used in some matches.It is white phosphorus that is the real nasty one. That is stored under water. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously in contact with air. That is the element used in some military munitions.
The body's phosphorus is stored where?
about 85% of phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth.
Where in the body is phosphorus stored?
about 85% of phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth.
Does phosphorus react with water?
No. That is a very fortunate as phosphorus is commonly stored in water.
What does phosphorus help you around a lab or household?
All television and computer displays are dependent on Phosphorus.
What element is stored under water?
Phosphorus.
How do you store phosphorus?
it must be stored in water.
Where is the majority of phosphorus stored?
IN YOUR HEAD STUPID!!!
Are important minerals stored in the bones?
Calcium and Phosphorus
The most important minerals stored in bones are?
It's either phosphorus or calcium
