Phosphorus (symbol P) is element number 15 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Nonmetal” category. Its atomic mass is about 30.974, and its phase under standard conditions is Solid. This element sits in period 3 and group 15 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 8, 5. The short electron configuration of Phosphorus is [Ne] 3s² 3p³. Known uses of Phosphorus include Chemical fertilizers, Detergents and Matches.
The electron configuration of Phosphorus (P), with 15 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 3) is highlighted:
Distribution of 15 electrons of Phosphorus across shells K to M:
The nonmetals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity and are brittle in solid form; they are the base elements of organic and biological chemistry.
The atomic number of Phosphorus (P) is 15; that is, every atom of it has 15 protons.
The electron configuration of Phosphorus (P) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p³; in short form it is [Ne] 3s² 3p³, and its last shell is 3s² 3p³.
The chemical symbol of Phosphorus is P.
Phosphorus is located in period 3 and group 15 and belongs to the “Nonmetal” category.
The atomic mass of Phosphorus is about 30.974 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Phosphorus under standard conditions is Solid.
Uses of Phosphorus include Chemical fertilizers, Detergents and Matches.
Phosphorus was discovered by Hennig Brand in 1669.
Hydrogen (H)Carbon (C)Nitrogen (N)Oxygen (O)Sulfur (S)Selenium (Se)
Nitrogen (N)Arsenic (As)Antimony (Sb)Bismuth (Bi)Moscovium (Mc)
