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In N2, there is a stron triple bond between the two nitrogens which require large amount of energy to break. Hence it is less reactive.

In P4, there is single bonds between the different phosphorus atoms and it easy to break and hence P4 is more reactive.

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What will Phosphorus do to become stable?

Phosphorus will typically form P4 molecules, where four phosphorus atoms are covalently bonded together in a tetrahedral structure, to become stable. This molecular form is stable and less reactive compared to its individual phosphorus atoms.


How many moles of PCl5 can be produced from 24 grams of P4?

Assuming that you are combining the P4 with Cl2 and there is a suffiecient quantity of Cl2 for the P4 to completely react, you will first need a balanced equation which is P4 + 10Cl2 -> 4PCl5. From there, it's mostly stoichiometry. Take the 24g of P4, divide by the molar mass (123.88g/mol) to get the number of moles of P4 that you have (0.194). You then have to convert, using the balanced equation, from moles of P4 to moles of PCl5, in this case multiplying by 4. That will give you the number of moles of PCl5. The stoichiometry should look something like this 24.0 g P4 x (1 mol P4/123.88g P4) x (4 mol PCl5/1 mol P4).


Which element is so active chemically that is occurs naturally only in compounds?

Fluorine is so chemically active that it occurs naturally only in compounds. It is the most electronegative element, meaning it readily forms bonds with other elements to achieve a stable electron configuration.


What are the polyatomic elements?

hydrogen H2 nitrogen N2 oxygen O2 fluorine F2 chlorine Cl2 bromine Br2 iodine I2 ozone O3 phosphorus P4 sulfur S8


Which has the greater number of atoms 1 molecule of Cl2 or 1 molecule of P4?

P4. It has 4 atoms compared to Cl2 having 2

Related Questions

Why is nitrogen less reactive than phosphorus?

Nitrogen exists as gas (N2) in nature. Nitrogen gas is very unreactive due to the presence of strong triple bonds and has a complete octet for both atoms. N2 is commonly used in food packaging (the gas in potato chips) because of this property.Phosphorus, on the other hand, exists as solid (P4) in nature. P4 has bonds with unstable angle strains compared to that of N2. As a proof of this reactivity, P4 burns quickly.


What will Phosphorus do to become stable?

Phosphorus will typically form P4 molecules, where four phosphorus atoms are covalently bonded together in a tetrahedral structure, to become stable. This molecular form is stable and less reactive compared to its individual phosphorus atoms.


What is the difference between P4 and 4P?

4P means there are 4 separate atoms of phosphorus whiles P4 means there are are 4 atoms in a molecule of phosphorus


Is P4 the chemical formula of phosphorous?

P is the chemical symbol for phosphorus. But you are correct in believing that the two most comman allotropes of phosphorus (red and white phosphorus) exist as P4. a tetrahedral arrangement of 4 phosphorus atoms. Another alloptrope is P2- Diphosphorus, which is highly reactive.


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.


Is the ferrari p4 and the ford gt40 worth more than brazli?

Yes


What is p4 called in an expression?

In an expression p4 is called a term.


How many moles of PCl5 can be produced from 24 grams of P4?

Assuming that you are combining the P4 with Cl2 and there is a suffiecient quantity of Cl2 for the P4 to completely react, you will first need a balanced equation which is P4 + 10Cl2 -> 4PCl5. From there, it's mostly stoichiometry. Take the 24g of P4, divide by the molar mass (123.88g/mol) to get the number of moles of P4 that you have (0.194). You then have to convert, using the balanced equation, from moles of P4 to moles of PCl5, in this case multiplying by 4. That will give you the number of moles of PCl5. The stoichiometry should look something like this 24.0 g P4 x (1 mol P4/123.88g P4) x (4 mol PCl5/1 mol P4).


What color is P4 Pluto's moon?

the color of P4 is light brown


Can you upgrade p4 to a higher p4?

They can be up-gunned with missiles and horsepower.


How do you solve the following equation P4 O2--P2O3?

p4 + 3O2 ---> 2PO3


What is the diameter of a Phillips screwdriver p4?

Phillips P4 is 3/8 diameter.