Phosphorus is the fifteenth element in the periodic table. A periodic table contains 118 elements distributed in 7 rows and 18 columns. The rows are known as periods and the columns are the groups of the periodic table. The elements of the periodic table are arranged according to their atomic number.
Basic elemental properties of Phosphorus
There are 118 different elements in the periodic table but there are some basic elemental properties of each. In a periodic table, elements with basic elemental properties are grouped together. Basic elemental properties of Phosphorus are:
Atomic Symbol of Phosphorus
Every element in the periodic table has its atomic symbol or chemical symbol for representation. The atomic symbol of Phosphorus is “P”
Atomic Number of Phosphorus
Elements in the periodic table are arranged in groups and periods on the basis of their atomic number.
Atomic number is the number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom. The atomic number of Phosphorus is 15. This shows Phosphorus is the fifteenth element of the periodic table.
Short Electronic Configuration of Phosphorus
Short Electronic Configuration of Phosphorus is [Ne]3s2 3p 3
Block of Phosphorus in Periodic Table
There are four blocks (s, p, d, f) in the periodic table. Phosphorus belongs to the p-block of the periodic table. P block is the second block in the periodic table.
Group of Phosphorus in Periodic Table
Groups are the columns of the periodic table and Phosphorus belongs to the fifteenth group.
Period of Phosphorus in Periodic Table
Periodic table is arranged in periods and groups. The rows going across left to right are periods and Phosphorus is placed in the third period. Elements that are present in a period share common properties .
Atomic Mass of Phosphorus
Atomic mass is the mass of an atom and the atomic mass of Phosphorus is 30.973761998 u. If we round off the atomic mass of Phosphorus, we get 31 u.
Thermodynamic properties of Phosphorus
Thermodynamic properties are the characteristic features of a system, capable of specifying the system's state. The thermodynamic properties of an element include chemical, physical and thermal properties. The thermodynamic properties of Phosphorus are:
Phase at STP
Phase at STP is the state in which an element is present. The stp phase of Phosphorus is “Solid”.
Melting Point of Phosphorus
Melting point is a temperature at which an element of substance changes its state from solid to liquid. The melting point of Phosphorus (white) gas is 44.1 °C.
Boiling Point of Phosphorus
A boiling point is a temperature at which an element of a substance starts turning into vapors. The boiling point of Phosphorus (white) gas is 280.5 °C.
Critical Temperature of Phosphorus
A critical temperature is a point at which a gas cannot become liquid even if we are applying pressure. The critical temperature of Phosphorus (white) gas is 994 K.
Molar Heat of Fusion of Phosphorus
Molar Heat of Fusion is the energy required to melt each mole of substance. The molar heat of fusion of Phosphorus (white) is 0.659 kJ/mol.
Molar heat of Vaporization
The Molar heat of vaporization is the heat absorbed by the one specific mole of a substance. The molar heat of vaporization of Phosphorus (white) gas is 12.4 kJ/mol.
Specific heat at STP
The specific heat of Phosphorus at STP is 769.7 J(kgK).
These are some of the main thermodynamic properties of Phosphorus. Let’s find out all the material properties of Phosphorus.
Material properties
We have discussed basic elemental properties and thermodynamic properties of Phosphorus gas. Besides these, there are many material properties of Phosphorus as well. Some of the material properties include density, molar volume, refractive index and thermal conductivity.
Density of Phosphorus
The density of Phosphorus (white) element is 1.823 g/cm3
Molar Volume of Phosphorus
The molar volume of Phosphorus is 16.99cm3/mol
Bulk modulus of Phosphorus Gas
The bulk modulus of Phosphorus Gas is 11 GPa
Thermal Conductivity of Phosphorus
The thermal conductivity of Phosphorus is 0.236 W/(mK)
These are the main material properties of Phosphorus.
Electromagnetic properties of Phosphorus
When there is any emission or absorption of electromagnetic radiations, a martial responds to these changes. All elements of a periodic table have electromagnetic properties. Some of the main electromagnetic properties of Phosphorus gas include magnetic types, magnetic volume, mass magnetic susceptibility and color.
Electric type of Phosphorus
The magnetic type Phosphorus refers to the fact that it is a conductor.
Resistivity of Phosphorus element
The resistivity of Phosphorus element is 1 x 10-7 Ωm
Electrical conductivity of Phosphorus gas
The electrical conductivity of Phosphorus element is 1 x 107 s/m
Magnetic type of Phosphorus element
The magnetic type of Phosphorus atom is diamagnetic
Volume Magnetic Susceptibility of Phosphorus
The volume magnetic susceptibility of Phosphorus is -2.06 x 10 -5
Mass Magnetic Susceptibility of Phosphorus
The mass magnetic susceptibility of Phosphorus is -1.13 x 10-8 m3/kg
Molar Magnetic Susceptibility of Phosphorus
The molar magnetic susceptibility of Phosphorus gas is -3.5 x 10-10 m3/mol
Color of Phosphorus Gas
Phosphorus is a colorless gas.
These are some of the main electromagnetic properties of Phosphorus gas.
Reactivity of Phosphorus
Valency of Phosphorus
The valency of a Phosphorus element is a number that represents the ability of an atom to combine with other atoms. The valency of Phosphorus is 5.
Electronegativity of Phosphorus
Electronegativity of Phosphorus is the tendency of its atom participating in a covalent bond to attract the bonding electrons. Phosphorus has 2.19 electronegativity.
Electron affinity of Phosphorus
Electron affinity of Phosphorus gas is the energy released when one electron is added to a neutral atom to form an anion. The electron affinity of Phosphorus is 72 kJ/mol
First ionization energy of Phosphorus
It is the energy to remove the outermost electron from the neutral atom in the gas phase. The first ionization energy of Phosphorus is 1011.8 kJ/mol
Atomic properties
The atomic properties of Phosphorus have term symbol, atomic radius, covalent radius, van der waals radius.
Term Symbol of Phosphorus
The term symbol specifies the electronic state of an atom. The term symbol of Phosphorus atom is 4 S3/2
Atomic Radius of Phosphorus
The total distance from an atom's nucleus to the outermost orbital of an electron is its atomic radius. The atomic radius of Phosphorus is 100 pm.
Covalent Radius of Phosphorus
Covalent radius is the measurement of an atom's size that forms a covalent bond. The covalent radius of Phosphorus is 107 pm.
Van der Waals Radius of Phosphorus
Van der waals radius is the measurement for the size of an atom that is not chemically bonded. The van der Waals radius of Phosphorus is 180 pm.
Abundances of Phosphorus
It is the measure that tells us about the percentage of which it is present.
Abundance of Phosphorus in the universe
The abundance of Phosphorus in the universe is 7 x 10-4 mass %
Abundance of Phosphorus in the solar system
The abundance of Phosphorus in the solar system is 7 x 10-4 mass %
Abundance of Phosphorus in earth's crust
The abundance of Phosphorus in earth's crust is 0.099 mass %
Abundance of Phosphorus in ocean
The abundance of Phosphorus in ocean is 7 x 10-6 mass %
Universe Molar Abundances of Phosphorus
The universe molar abundances of Phosphorus is 3 x 10-5 mol %
Solar Molar Abundances of Phosphorus
The solar molar abundances of Phosphorus is 3 x 10 -5 mol %
Ocean Molar Abundances of Phosphorus
The ocean molar abundances of Phosphorus is 1.4 x 10-6 mol %
Crust Molar Abundances of Phosphorus
The crust molar abundances of Phosphorus is 0.07 mol %
Human Molar Abundances of Phosphorus
The crust molar abundances of Phosphorus is 0.22 mol %
Nuclear properties of Phosphorus
Half life of Phosphorus
Half life is the time for the radioactivity of a specified isotope to fall to half its original value. The half Life of Phosphorus is stable.
Stable isotopes of Phosphorus
The stable isotopes of Phosphorus are 31 P (100%)
Nuclear Spin of Phosphorus
The nuclear spin of Phosphorus is 31 P: 1/2+
Unstable isotopes of Phosphorus
The unstable isotopes of Phosphorus is 33 P (25.34 yr)
Neutron Cross Section of Phosphorus
The neutron cross section of Phosphorus is 0.18 b
Identifiers of Phosphorus
CAS Number of Phosphorus
The CAS number of Phosphorus is 7723-14-0
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