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| Phosphorus | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | P |
| Atomic number | 15 |
| Classification | Non-metal |
| Atomic mass | 31.0 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1669 |
| Name of discoverer | Hennig Brand |
| Name origin | From the Greek words phôs (light) and phoros (bearer) |
| Uses | Fertilizers, detergents |
| Obtained from | phosphate rock |
Phosphorus is a highly reactive chemical element and an important nutrient for all forms of life. It is a vital component of DNA and ATP.
See Also
- List of gardening topics
- Permaculture - Permanent agriculture
- Soil fertility - nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
References
| Periodic Table of the Elements | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | |||||||
| *Lanthanides | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Actinides | ||||||||||||||||||||||||