Phosphorus

=Phosphorus = =**By: Josie **=


 * Atomic Number: 15**


 * Protons: 15**


 * Electrons: 16**


 * Neutrons: 15**


 * Average Atomic Mass: 30.973762(2)**


 * Isotopes:28.981801**


 * Discovery: Discovered by a German scientist in 1669,Hennig Brand originally took it from his own urine.**


 * Name:** **This element is Greek.** **Phosphorus means light bearer because white phosphorus gives off a light glow.**


 * Uses:** **Used in safety matches, pyrotechnics, incendiary shells, smoke bombs and tracer bullets.**


 * Interesting Facts**: **Phosphorus is never found abundantly.** **Commonly found in inorganic phosphate rocks. Phosphorus exists in two major forms, red and white phosphorus.**

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