Difference between revisions of "Phosphorus"

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{{Element | name=Phosphorus | symbol=P | anumber=15 | amass=31.0 amu | noe=15 | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Monoclinic | color=White | date=1669 | discname=[[Hennig Brand]] | origname=From the Greek words ''phôs'' (light) and ''phoros'' (bearer) | uses=Fertilizers, detergents| obtained=phosphate rock}}
 
{{Element | name=Phosphorus | symbol=P | anumber=15 | amass=31.0 amu | noe=15 | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Monoclinic | color=White | date=1669 | discname=[[Hennig Brand]] | origname=From the Greek words ''phôs'' (light) and ''phoros'' (bearer) | uses=Fertilizers, detergents| obtained=phosphate rock}}
 
'''Phosphorus''' is a highly reactive chemical element and an important [[nutrient]] for all forms of life.  It is a vital component of [[DNA]] and [[ATP]].
 
'''Phosphorus''' is a highly reactive chemical element and an important [[nutrient]] for all forms of life.  It is a vital component of [[DNA]] and [[ATP]].
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Phosphorus
Properties
Atomic symbol P
Atomic number 15
Classification Non-metal
Atomic mass 31.0 amu
Other Information
Date of discovery 1669
Name of discoverer Hennig Brand
Name origin From the Greek words phôs (light) and phoros (bearer)
Uses Fertilizers, detergents
Obtained from phosphate rock

Phosphorus is a highly reactive chemical element and an important nutrient for all forms of life. It is a vital component of DNA and ATP.