Name |
Phosphorus |
Symbol |
P |
Atomic Number |
15 |
Atomic Mass |
30.974 |
Number of Protons |
15 |
Number of Electrons |
16 |
Number of Neutrons |
15 |
Melting Point |
44.1 C |
Boiling Point |
280 C |
Normal Phase |
Solid |
Family |
Nonmetals |
Period |
3 |
Group |
15 |
Origin of Name |
From Greek words "phos", meaning light and "phoros", meaning bearer |
Date and Place of DIscovery |
1669 in Germany |
Interesting Facts |
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Common Uses |
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