Question

Explain allotrope of phrospharas

Answer 1

Answer:

Phosphorus is an element that exists in many different forms, or allotropes, which is a term used to describe an element that has a variety of different physical properties. There are several different allotropes of phosphorus, but three common forms include white, red, and black phosphorus.

Answer 2

The allotropes of phosphorus are explained below.

• The three most common allotropes of phosphorus are white phosphorus, black phosphorus and red phosphorus.
• One uncommon allotrope is violet phosphorus that is formed by allowing a solution of white phosphorus in carbon disulfide to evaporate in sunlight.
• The molar mass of white phosphorus is 123.90 g/mol , the appearance is like white, waxy crystalline solid  and the melting point is 44.15ºC.
• The molar mass of red phosphorus is 30.974 g/mol, the appearance is like a non-crystalline amorphous solid and a melting point of 590°C.