Name:

Phosphorus

Symbol:

P

Latin Name:

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Atomic Number:

15

Average Atomic Mass:

31 amu

# Protons:

15

# Electrons (neutral atom):

15

# Neutrons (most common isotope):

16

Common Ion(s):

P-3  

Common Isotopes:

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Electronegativity:

2.1  

Ionic radius:

212 pm  

Atomic Radius:

109 pm  

Ionization Energy:

1012 kj/mol  

Common Compounds:

P2O5, H3PO4, DNA  

Common Uses:

Fertilizers, Fireworks, Pesticides  
     


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Created By: Mrs. D. M. Spering
 Created: March 25th, 2004
 Revised: May 2006
 Abington Senior High School
 Science Department
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