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Phosphorus is a nonmetal, because it does not form any monatomic positive ion.

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Phosphorus is a nonmetal.

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Is phosphorus is a metal?

No. Phosphorus is a nonmetal.


Is phosphorus a metal nonmetal or metalloid?

Phosphorus is a non-metal. because It has Non - metal properties Like it is Brittle non lustrous etc .


Is phosphorous a metal metalloid or nonmetal?

It is a non metal. Phosphorus belongs to group 15


Are the chemical properties of phosphorus a metal metalloid or a nonmetal?

nonmetal


Is phosophorus a metal?

No. Phosphorus is a reactive nonmetal.


What is the classification of Phosphorus metal nonmetal or metalloid?

Non metal


Is phosporus metal non-metal or metalloid?

Phosphorus is a nonmetal.


Is phosphorus a metal or non metal?

Phosphorus is a non-metal. In its elemental form it is molecular and consists of tetrahedral P4


Is phosphorus metallic?

no it's non-metal.


Is phosphorous and indium metalloids?

Phosphorus is a nonmetal, and indium is a metal.


Is phosphoros a metal oxide or a non metal oxide?

Phosphorus is not an oxide. It is an element. It is a nonmetal.


What is a phosphorous and an indium's metals nonmetal's or noble gases?

Phosphorus is a non metal. Indium is a metal.