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Red phosphorus
is not stored under either water or oil. It is rather safe, although friction can convert it to
white phosphorus
. Red phosphorus is used in some matches.
It is white phosphorus that is the real nasty one. That is stored under water. White phosphorus ignites spontaneously in contact with air. That is the element used in some military munitions.
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∙ 9y agoPhosphorus is stored underwater to preventits contact with air as phosphorus is a reactive element.
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How do you store phosphorus?
it must be stored in water.
Calcium phosphate stored in soil and rock dissolves in water as part of the?
Phosphorus cycle
Which non metal is kept under water and why?
Phosphorus - to keep the oxygen in the air from oxidizing it.
Where is phosphorus stored in the biosphere?
Over extremely long periods of time, phosphorus-containing sediment is transformed into rock, buried deep in the ocean floor. Here, the phosphorus remains, not participating in the rest of the cycle. Most of the phosphorus on Earth is found here, at the bottom of the ocean as a part of the earth's crust.
Is phosphorus harmful or dangerous?
Phosphorus is toxic. It can be acutely toxic in larger quantities, and can cause a gruesome condition called "phossy jaw" in lower doses. Phosphorus is also pyrophoric, meaning it will spontaneously ignite in air. The oxide formed from burning phosphorus is also toxic.
The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in the?
The majority of our body's phosphorus is stored in bones.
Where is phosphorus stored?
in vaginas
The body's phosphorus is stored where?
about 85% of phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth.
Where in the body is phosphorus stored?
about 85% of phosphorus is found in our bones and teeth.
Does phosphorus react with water?
No. That is a very fortunate as phosphorus is commonly stored in water.
How phosphorus is stored in lab?
white phosphorus needs to be stored under water as it is poisonous n can ignite when in contact with air,in the same way red phosphorus is not so dangerous like white phosphorus and therefore is found in matchsticks.
What element is stored under water?
Phosphorus.
How do you store phosphorus?
it must be stored in water.
Where is the majority of phosphorus stored?
IN YOUR HEAD STUPID!!!
Are important minerals stored in the bones?
Calcium and Phosphorus
The most important minerals stored in bones are?
It's either phosphorus or calcium
Why is phosphorus is stored In Water?
because it is highly reactive in nature & hence is stored under water
