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What does Phosphorous mean?

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Phosphorous is a non-metallic chemical element with the symbol P and the atomic number 15.

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A phosphor become luminescent in some conditions (in fluorescent lights under electrical discharge); a phosphor is not the chemical element phosphorus.

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What is the crystal structure of phosphorous?

The crystal structure of phosphorous is monoclinic.


What is found only in DNA?

Do you mean phosphorous as opposed to only finding sulfur in amino acids?


Is phosphorous a lubricant?

No !


Is phosphorous a luster?

no


What are the family members names of the element phosphorous in the periodic table?

nitrogen phosphorous arsenic antimony bismuth

Related questions

How many P's are in P?

If by ''p'' You mean phosphorous - 15.


What is the main source for phosphorous?

Phosphorous mines


Is phosphorous a macro nutrient?

Phosphorous is a macronutrient.


What is white phosphorus is always kept under water?

hi! did u mean y is phosphorous kept in water? den, its bcoz phosphorous is a highly reactive non-metal in air.


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-.


Is phosphorous a micro-nutrient or macro-nutrient?

Phosphorous is a macronutrient.


What is the crystal structure of phosphorous?

The crystal structure of phosphorous is monoclinic.


Is phosphorous a metal or a non metal?

Phosphorous (P) is a non metal.


What element do you see in nucleic acids which you don t see in the other macromolecules?

Possibly you mean phosphorous.


What is found only in DNA?

Do you mean phosphorous as opposed to only finding sulfur in amino acids?