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phosphorus means "bringer of light".
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Where was phosphorus first discovered?
Phosphorus was discovered in 1669 in Germany by a man named Hennig Brand.
What is the name of the family that phosphorus is in and its family?
According to Science, Phosphorus is in the family named "pnictogens or nitrogen family".
Who named the element phosphorus?
17th century alchemist Hennig Brand from the Greek for "light-bearing" or "light-bearer."
What is an element of the periodic table beginning with p?
Phosphorus
Is phosphorus Ionic or convalent bond?
Phosphorus is a nonmetallic element so phosphorus-phosphorus bonds are covalent.
What is the chemical formula for phosphorus bromine?
There is no such compound named Phosphorus bromine. It you refer to the product formed in the reaction of phosphorus and bromine, its Phosphorus Tribromide = PBr3
Where was phosphorus first discovered?
Phosphorus was discovered in 1669 in Germany by a man named Hennig Brand.
What is the name of the family that phosphorus is in and its family?
According to Science, Phosphorus is in the family named "pnictogens or nitrogen family".
What is the balanced chemical equation for phosphorus oxide phosphorus and?
You r question does not make sense, as it ends in 'and?'. However, Phosphorus oxide is usually named as 'phosphorus pentoxide. The formula being 'P2O5'. Phosphorus pentoxide often form the dimer 'P4O10',
Why named phosphorus?
not really sure... maybe u should go and look!
What is the formula for pentachloride?
Assuming that there is a metal named in the compound (i.e. Phosphorus pentachloride) the formula is simply the metal symbol followed by Cl5 (i.e. for Phosphorus pentachloride the formula is PCl5).
What was the first element definitely known to have been discovered at a particular time and place by a named individual?
Phosphorus
Who named the element phosphorus?
17th century alchemist Hennig Brand from the Greek for "light-bearing" or "light-bearer."
What is the Latin name for phosphorus?
the latin name for phosphorus is phosphorus
Is phosphorus Ionic or convalent bond?
Phosphorus is a nonmetallic element so phosphorus-phosphorus bonds are covalent.
Is phosphorus a mixture a compound or a element?
Phosphorus is an element.
What is an element of the periodic table beginning with p?
Phosphorus
