Question

Give two uses of phosphorus.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Phosphorus is a vital plant nutrient and its main use – via phosphate compounds – is in the production of fertilizers. Just as there are biological carbon and nitrogen cycles, there is also a phosphorus cycle. Phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety matches (red phosphorus), pyrotechnics and incendiary shells.

Answer 2

Phosphorus is used in laboratories and to make matchsticks