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Nitrogen is an element in the second period of the periodic table. In very simple terms the overlap of the p orbitals is good and it is able to form to pi bonds. Phosphorus is in period 3 and the overlap is not sufficient and phosphorus double bonds are not favourable and the energetically favourable form is P4. The P2 molecule is known however this is only found at high temperature. It has a shorter bond length than the P-P bond in P4 indicating multiple bonding See links.
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∙ 13y agonitrogen exist only diatomic molecule because all molecules wants to have a full octet configuration to get stability nitrogen will form a triple bond with other nitrogen atom in order to get stable
phosphorous is a tetra atomic solid because the valency shell is half filled with p and the inert pair effect of s orbital leads to the formation of tetra atomic solid
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∙ 13y agoDue to larger atomic size P is unable to form pi bonds and so it is tetra-atomic in which each P atom is linked with 3 other P atoms by 3 sigma bond.But, due to smaller atomic size N forms 1 sigma and 2 pi bonds i.e. triple bonds with other N atom and exists as diatomuc molecule.
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∙ 12y agoNitrogen pairs up, into the N2 molecule which has a very strong triple bond. There is relatively little attraction between one nitrogen molecule and another, so they move independently and form a gas. In phosphorus, the atoms do not pair up, they bond to their neighboring atoms, thus forming a network of bonding that holds the atoms together into a solid.
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Is phosphorus gas?
no its a solid
Why is the phosphorus cycle slower than the nitrogen cycle?
It occurs more slowly because phosphorus rarely occurs as a gas.
Is phosphorus the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?
no, nitrogen is the most abundant gas available
What is phosphorus' state of matter?
its a solid it will ignite! be careful with it
Is phosphorus a solid liquid or gas?
Phosphorus can exist in any of these three forms, but is a waxy solid at standard conditions.Some Additional Information:White phosphorus is solid at temperatures below 44.2° C,gas at temperatures above 280.5° C, and liquid in between.
What is the difference between nitrogen cycle and phosphorus cycle?
Nitrogen cycle is made up of nitrogen gas so when nitrogen gas and oxide compress they make a nitrogen cycle. With the phosphorus cycle it doesn't compress gas it just goes to gas to oxide making phosphorus cycle.
Is phosphorus gas?
no its a solid
What gas is a member of the nitrogen family and has 16 neutrons?
The only element in nitrogen family with 16 neutrons is the element Phosphorus (symbol: P). However it is a solid at room temperature and not gas.
Why Why nitrogen is gas but phosphorus is a solid?
Nitrogen pairs up, into the N2 molecule which has a very strong triple bond. There is relatively little attraction between one nitrogen molecule and another, so they move independently and form a gas. In phosphorus, the atoms do not pair up, they bond to their neighboring atoms, thus forming a network of bonding that holds the atoms together into a solid.
Why is nitrogen a diatomic gasious molecule while phasperous is a tetra atomic solid?
Yes, nitrogen is found as N2 and is a gas at room temperature whilst phosphorus is found as P4 and is a solid at room temperature.
Why is the phosphorus cycle slower than the nitrogen cycle?
It occurs more slowly because phosphorus rarely occurs as a gas.
Do sulfur nitrogen phosphorus and bromine have the same thermal conductivity?
These elements have quite different physical characteristics. At normal temperatures and pressures, nitrogen is a gas, sulfur and phosphorus are solid, and bromine is a liquid. Nitrogen, in a gaseous state, is far less thermally conductive than the others.
What is phosphorus a solid liquid or a gas at room temperature?
solid
Phosphorus a noble gas?
No. Phosphorus is solid at room temperature and is highly reactive.
Why is nitrogen a gas and phosphorous is a solid at room temperature?
Nitrogen forms molecules N2, whereas phosphorus forms larger molecules such as P4.(Phosphorus has a number of allotropes). The underlying reason is that nitrogen a second period element can form double bonds to itself much better than P which is in period 3.
Is phosphorus the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?
no, nitrogen is the most abundant gas available
Why nitrogen is a gas at ordinary temperature while phosphorus is a solid?
The reason for this lies in the atomicity of Nitrogen an phosphorous.Nitrogen exists as a diatomic molecule whereas phosphorous exists as P4molecule. Therefore, the nature of interactions in phosphorous are stronger as compared to nitrogen and hence it has a higher melting point than Nitrogen and exists as solid at room temperature.
