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The chemistry of phosphorus pt.1 . By Laura Roa. Chemical properties. Different from Nitrogen: Nitrogen’s pi bonds Nitrogen’s electronegativity Size of Phosphorus atom D orbitals on Phosphorus. Elemental form differences. Several solid forms of phosphorus. White phosphorus
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Thechemistry of phosphorus pt.1 By Laura Roa
Chemicalproperties • Different from Nitrogen: • Nitrogen’s pi bonds • Nitrogen’s electronegativity • Size of Phosphorus atom • D orbitals on Phosphorus
Elemental form differences • Several solid forms of phosphorus. • White phosphorus • Black phosphorus • Red phosphorus • Forms phosphides
Phosphine • Na3P + 3 H2O = PH3 + 3 NaOH (formation) • Analogous to Ammonia • Small affinity for protons • Pyramidal molecular structure: • Exception to VSEPR
Phosphorus oxides and oxyacids • Phosphorus reacts with oxygen to form oxides: • Tetraphosphorusdecoxide • Affinity • Dehydrating • Dissolvation • Phosphate minerals