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No, phosphorus (P4) is a molecular form composed of four phosphorus atoms bonded together. It is not considered an elemental form as phosphorus is typically found in nature as phosphate minerals.

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What is the formula for tetra phosphorus?

Phosphorus stays in tetra atom form in its elemental state and its formula is P4


Is P4 an ionic compound?

No, P4 is not an ionic compound. P4 refers to phosphorus in its elemental form, which exists as a covalent molecular compound composed of phosphorus atoms bonded covalently to each other. Ionic compounds are composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces.


What is the atomicity of phosphorus?

The atomicity of phosphorus is 5. This means that in its elemental form, phosphorus exists as a molecule containing 5 phosphorus atoms.


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Zero. Phosphorus will not trade electrons with itself.


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Yes. Phosphorus in its elemental form can com in the form of P4 molecules (white phosphorous) or as a covalent network (red and black phosphorus)


Phosphorus why some place denoted as P4?

Phosphorus forms individual P4 molecules. This is the standard form for white phosphorus.


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Is P4 the chemical formula of phosphorous?

P is the chemical symbol for phosphorus. But you are correct in believing that the two most comman allotropes of phosphorus (red and white phosphorus) exist as P4. a tetrahedral arrangement of 4 phosphorus atoms. Another alloptrope is P2- Diphosphorus, which is highly reactive.


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