Phosphorous+Yahnek


 * Element Name:** Phosphorus


 * Element Symbol:** P


 * Atomic Mass:** 31[[image:Phosphorus_yahnek.png width="216" height="287" align="right"]][[image:Radium.gif align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 15


 * Protons:** 15


 * Electrons:** 15


 * Discovery:** Hennig Brand


 * How it was Named:** It was named after the Greek word, phosphorus, meaning light bearing.


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 44.2°C


 * Boiling Point:** 280.5°C


 * Characteristics:**
 * non-metal
 * poisonous
 * white, red, and black


 * Use of Element:**
 * Red: Safety matches, fireworks, and smoke bombs
 * White: Produces phosphorus compounds
 * Black: No significant use

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 * Interesting Facts:**
 * White phosphorus is poisonous so it must be kept in water.
 * Some phosphorus compounds glow in the dark.