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The name of the chemical element phosphorus is derived from the Greek word fosforos, a light carrier. Brand observed that phosphorus emit a light in a dark room.
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How did Henning Brandt discover phosphorus?
Phosphorus was discovered in 1669 by Hennig Brand. He had a crazy idea that the key to alchemy was in urine! He was heating up urine one day in an attempt to discover how to change metals into gold when he stumbled across phosphorus. It is named because of its ability to glow in the dark.
How did phosphorus get its name?
The name of the chemical element phosphorus is derived from the Greek word fosforos, a light carrier.Phosphorus got its name because it glows in the dark. "Phosphorus" is from the Greek words phôs(light) and phoros(bearer), meaning "bringer of light," and the ancient name for the planet Venus when it appears before sunrise. Its symbol is P, from phosphorus.
What is the birth name of Shelley Hennig?
Shelley Hennig's birth name is Shelley Catherine Hennig.
What is the birth name of Eric Hennig?
Eric Hennig's birth name is Eric Craig Hennig Jr..
How do you spell phosphorous?
Phosphorus. Note there is no third letter 'o' in the name.
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 birth name of Curt Hennig?
Curt Hennig's birth name is Curtis Michael Hennig.
What is the letter for phosphorous?
The symbol for the element phosphorus is P. Phosphorous is not the name of an element but rather of an acid, H3PO3.
What element whose name light-bearing burns spontaneously in air?
phosphorus
What is the name atomic symbol and group number of the element with Z15?
This element is phosphorus: symbol P, group 15.
What is Michael McGillicutty's real name?
Real name is Joseph Curtis "Joe" Hennig son of Curt Hennig aka "Mr. Perfect"
Is phosphor an alkali earth metal?
"Phosphor" is not the name of any element and therefore can not be an alkaline earth metal. "Phosphorus" is the name of an element, but it is not a metal at all.
