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The phosphorus ion P- is highly reactive.
In fact, the high bond energy is what powers almost all cellular activity. (See Adenosine TriPhosphate, commonly called ATP.)
Phosphorus, however, also tends to bond with oxygen, creating less active phosphate radicals (PO4). This becomes phosphoric acid (what makes cola taste like cola) or can bond with positive ions to form compounds such as calcium phosphate (found in your bones).
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What is more reactive than phosphorus?
Fluorine is more reactive than phosphorus. It is the most reactive non-metal element due to its high electronegativity and small atomic size.
Is phosphorus a very reactive non-metal?
Yes, very reactive, more than silicon, nitrogen and sulfur (neighbours in periodic table. But it is not the most reactive nonmetal, which is fluorine.
Is phosphorus a metal or nonmetal?
Phosphorus is a nonmetal, because it does not form any monatomic positive ion.
Is phosphorus gas?
Phosphorus gas is a reactive non-metallic element that exists as a dimer with the formula P4. It is colorless and has a distinctive garlic-like odor. Phosphorus gas is highly toxic and flammable, and it can spontaneously ignite in air.
Based on its position in the periodic table which of the following elements would be expected to be more reactive than phosphorus?
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.
Is phosphorus a metal non metal or metaloid?
Phosphorus is a non-metal. It is a highly reactive element that can exist in several forms, including white phosphorus and red phosphorus.
Is Phosphorus (P) metal?
no it's non-metal.
What is more reactive than phosphorus?
Fluorine is more reactive than phosphorus. It is the most reactive non-metal element due to its high electronegativity and small atomic size.
Is phosphorus a very reactive non-metal?
Yes, very reactive, more than silicon, nitrogen and sulfur (neighbours in periodic table. But it is not the most reactive nonmetal, which is fluorine.
What reactive non metal is a solid that comes in 3 forms?
Phosphorus -I didn't really know the answer until i checked my chemistry crossword extra credit. May be we are in the same class. LOL 39.9999% we are in the same chemistry class. Mr.Brown Save
Is phosphorus is reactive non metal?
Yes, very reactive, more than silicon, nitrogen and sulfur (neighbours in Periodic Table. But it is not the most reactive nonmetal, which is fluorine.
Is phosphorus a metal or nonmetal?
Phosphorus is a nonmetal, because it does not form any monatomic positive ion.
Phosphorus a noble gas?
No. Phosphorus is solid at room temperature and is highly reactive.
Is sulfur more reactive than phosphorus?
Sulfur is less reactive than phosphorus. Phosphorus is more likely to form compounds with other elements due to its higher reactivity.
What is the reactivity of phosphorus?
phosphorous is a highly reactive nonmetal but fluorine is more reactive
What are three allotropes of phosphorus how are they different?
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.
Is phosphorous a metal metalloid or nonmetal?
It is a non metal. Phosphorus belongs to group 15
