Red Phosphorus is a member of which block of elements in the periodic table ?
Answers
Explanation:
Group 5A — The Pnictogens. Group 5A (or VA) of the periodic table are the pnictogens: the nonmetals nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P), the metalloids arsenic (As) and antimony (Sb), and the metal bismuth (Bi).
Answer:
Group 5A
Explanation:
Red Phosphorus is a member of Group 5A block of elements in the periodic table.
Red Phosphorus -
1) Red phosphorus is one of the most common allotropes of phosphorus and is considered to be a derivative of the P4 molecule.
2)It exists in an amorphous (non-crystalline) network of phosphorus atoms.
3) It is found to be more stable than white phosphorus (another naturally occurring phosphorus allotrope).
4) Red phosphorus is characterized by its deep red colour and powdery texture.
FINAL ANSWER - red phosphorus
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