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Phosphorus is used in making fertilizers, and explosives.
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Is red phosphorous illegal?
Not in, and of, itself. However, some of the uses to which it might be put could be unlawful.
What is a sentence for phosphorous?
Phosphorous is an element. Here are some sentences.We studied phosphorous in science class today.Phosphorous ignites if you put it into water.Phosphorous is an interesting element.
How does phosphorous relate to pigs?
Phosphorous is commonly added to the diet of pigs. However, some people think it can stunt growth so certain species do not have phosphorous in their diet.
Do proteins have phosphorus?
Some proteins may contain phosphorous.
Is phosphorous a macro nutrient?
Phosphorous is a macronutrient.
What is the main source for phosphorous?
Phosphorous mines
What are some examples of phosphorous materials?
Jelly fish are a good example of phosphorous materials. Jelly fish shine at night and can be seen very easily floating in water. Other amoeba also have phosphorous characteristics and also shine in the dark.
What are the uses in the element phosphorus?
The main use of it is n the commercial production of fertilizers(like NKP[Nitrogen Potassium Phosphorous]), The black portion in matches which ignites is made by phosphorous, also added in production of steel.Sodium tripolyphosphate is used in water softening.
What is Nitrogen used to make?
The major industrial use for nitrogen is to make ammonia. Some of the uses for phosphorous are in cleaning products and fertilizers.
What type of nutrient is phosphorous?
Phosphorous is indispensable for plants.
Why is phosphorous often a limiting factor in environments?
Phosphorous is often a limiting factor in environments because plants need phosphorous to maintain their cellular biology. If there is insufficient phosphorous, plants will be stunted or not grow at all. If there is too much phosphorous, plants also have a difficult time or won't grow. Phosphorous uptake is not something that plants can control with certainty, and phosphorous could be a limiting nutrient in a given area under study. Use the link to the Wikipedia article on phosphorous and see what is posted on phosphorous and biology.
What is the formula of phosphorous?
Also phosphorous is the ion (PO3)3-.
