Phosphorus


 * Element Name:** Phosphorus


 * Element Symbol:** P


 * Atomic Mass:** 31[[image:Phosphorus_jasmine.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number:** 15


 * Protons:** 15


 * Electrons:** 15


 * Discovery:** Hennig Brand discovered Phosphorus in Germany, 1669.


 * How it was Named:** The Greek word "phosphorus" - "bringer of light"


 * State of Matter:** Solid


 * Melting Point:** 44.2°C


 * Boiling Point:** 277°C


 * Characteristics:**


 * Red, White and Black
 * Red- Explosive
 * White- Poisonous
 * Uses of Element:**
 * Manufacture of safety matches
 * Pyrotechnics
 * Baking Powder
 * Steel
 * Cell Protoplasm
 * Nervous Tissue
 * Bones
 * Interesting Facts:**
 * 1 lbs. of Phosphorus is found in the human body
 * Phosphorus was discovered in an experiment when boiling urine.

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