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Is the element phosphorus different from the phosphorus used in phosphorus cycle?
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∙ 13y ago
of course, elemental phosphorous is P while in the phosphorus cycle you have mainly PO4 3- called phosphate. It is part of the salts. But remember that P cycle is more complex than that. P is incorporated to the bones, DNA, RNA.
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What element is used to detect bone disease?
phosphoros
Name the element that is used in safety maches and fireworks?
Phosphorus, red phosphorus in particular, is the element that is used in safety maches and fireworks. Its symbol is P.
What is the state of the element phosphorous at room temp?
Phosphorus is solid at room temperature. That said, phosphorus is an element that can take different solid forms, depending upon how it was prepared and other factors. These different forms are called "allotropes".So a room temperature sample of phosphorus could be the common red phosphorus, used to make matches and road flares; the poisonous waxy white phosphorus, which is used to make incendiary bombs; or the rare purple/black phosphorus. You can see pictures of all three allotropes by googling "phosphorus".
Is phosphorus an compound?
Phosphorus is a naturally occurring element, it's used by plants to speed up growth
An element that is used in matches?
sulfur is used in matches!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
What element is used as phosphate fertilizer?
Phosphate fertilizer is a compound, not an element. The compound contains phosphorus.
What is the element know as the bringer of light and used on tip of matches?
Phosphorus.
What element might be used when storing Phosphorus to keep it from reacting?
cesium
What 2 important elements do fertilizers have in them?
I believe Phosphorus and Calcium are the two main elements used in fertilizers. Phosphorus can be very dangerous to the ecosystem as demonstrated in the phosphorus cycle.
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.
What element might be used when storing pure phosphorus to keep it from reacting?
cesium
Main steps in the phosphorus cycle?
The phosphorus cycle is long and slow, but it is an important part of the environment. It helps plants grow, and is used by farmers to fertilize them. When animals eat the plants, they absorb phosphates.
