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Phosphorus is one of the mineral elements, indeed a major mineral required by the body for its proper metabolism. The term metabolism used here is in a loose sense. Actually, phosphorus level in the body is checked alongside with that of calcium. This is done by the hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland, the parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone is supported by the prohormone, provitamin D3, which is actually produced by the direct rays of the UV light at about 298nm on a substrate know as 7-dehydrocholesterol found on the skin.
The regulation of phosphorus alongside with calcium in the body is important in bone formation and mineralisation as well as in teeth formation. The amount of these minerals in different parts of the body like the bone marrow and the plasma must be controlled effectively to avoid disease states.
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Brian Tita
Phosphorus is a chemical element with the symbol P and atomic number 15. Elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms, white phosphorus and red phosphorus, but because it is highly reactive, phosphorus is never found as a free element on Earth. It has a concentration in the Earth's crust of about one gram per kilogram (compare copper at about 0.06 grams). In minerals, phosphorus generally occurs as phosphate.
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Tazul Islam
Phosphorus definition is - a phosphorescent substance or body; especially : one that shines or glows in the dark.
Blaze Rogahn
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∙ 13y agoPhosphate refers to the compound PO4-3.
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What is the crystal structure of phosphorous?
The crystal structure of phosphorous is monoclinic.
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
Is phosphorous lustrous?
yes
How do you spell phosphorous?
Phosphorus. Note there is no third letter 'o' in the name.
What is phosphoresent?
Phosphoresent means emmitting light without heat as by slow oxidation of phosphorous. Basically meaning that things such as glow in the dark stickers let out phosphorous that makes them glow. Hope this helps. ;D
What is the main source for phosphorous?
Phosphorous mines
Is phosphorous a macro nutrient?
Phosphorous is a macronutrient.
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.
What type of chemical bond is Li and P?
Lithium and phosphorous will go through ionic bonding. Lithium is an alkali earth metal, meaning it will lose 2 valence electrons to form 2+ ions. Phosphorous will likely gain 3 electrons to achieve an octet electronic configuration in its outer most shell. However, lithium and phosphorous do not straight away form Li3P2. Phosphorous usually reacts with oxygen in the air to form phosphate (PO4-).
Is phosphorous a metal or a non metal?
Phosphorous (P) is a non metal.
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.
