Question

Name any two uses of phosphorous.

Answer 1

Answer:

Phosphorus is a critical plant nutrient and its key use by phosphate compounds is in the manufacture of fertilizers. Even like there are bio carbon and nitrogen cycles, there is also a phosphorus cycle. Phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety matches (red phosphorus), pyrotechnics and inflammatory shells.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

Phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety matches (red phosphorus), pyrotechnics and incendiary shells. Phosphorus is also used in steel manufacture and in the production of phosphor bronze. Phosphates are ingredients of some detergents. Phosphorus is used to make light-emitting diodes (LEDs).