Depends on the context. Phosphorus is in our DNA, our cell membranes (in phospholipids), and our cells use phosphate bonds for almost all energy. Additionally we require a source of phosphorus in our diet where 80% of it going towards bone, and the rest towards other somatic, molecular, chemical and cellular components. There are also corrosive phosphates such as octyl phenyl acid phosphate.
Sulfur is less reactive than phosphorus. Phosphorus is more likely to form compounds with other elements due to its higher reactivity.
The three allotropes of phosphorus are white phosphorus, red phosphorus, and black phosphorus. White phosphorus is a highly reactive and toxic form that glows in the dark, red phosphorus is more stable and less reactive, and black phosphorus has a layered structure similar to graphite and exhibits semiconducting properties.
Oxygen is more reactive than phosphorus because it readily reacts with a wide range of elements and compounds to form oxides. Phosphorus, on the other hand, is less reactive and typically requires higher temperatures or specific conditions to undergo reaction.
Chlorine is more reactive than phosphorus. Chlorine is a highly reactive nonmetal that readily forms compounds with other elements, while phosphorus is less reactive and forms compounds mostly with metals.
Yes, phosphorus can react with water. White phosphorus is highly reactive with water, igniting spontaneously upon contact to form phosphoric acid and releasing heat. Red phosphorus is less reactive and does not ignite in water, but can slowly hydrolyze to form phosphoric acid.
No. Phosphorus is solid at room temperature and is highly reactive.
Sulfur is less reactive than phosphorus. Phosphorus is more likely to form compounds with other elements due to its higher reactivity.
The three allotropes of phosphorus are white phosphorus, red phosphorus, and black phosphorus. White phosphorus is a highly reactive and toxic form that glows in the dark, red phosphorus is more stable and less reactive, and black phosphorus has a layered structure similar to graphite and exhibits semiconducting properties.
phosphorous is a highly reactive nonmetal but fluorine is more reactive
Fluorine is more reactive than phosphorus. It is the most reactive non-metal element due to its high electronegativity and small atomic size.
No. Phosphorus is a reactive nonmetal.
An element below phosphorus in the periodic table would be expected to be more reactive. For example, sulfur is below phosphorus in the periodic table and is more reactive.
Oxygen is more reactive than phosphorus because it readily reacts with a wide range of elements and compounds to form oxides. Phosphorus, on the other hand, is less reactive and typically requires higher temperatures or specific conditions to undergo reaction.
Chlorine is more reactive than phosphorus. Chlorine is a highly reactive nonmetal that readily forms compounds with other elements, while phosphorus is less reactive and forms compounds mostly with metals.
•Meteorite Phosphorus rusts to form soluble P and reactive P
arsenic associates with phosphorus
carbon is more reactive