Question

tell me the main characteristics of white phosphorus ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Characteristics: White phosphorus is a highly reactive, waxy, white-yellow, transparent solid with acrid fumes. ...White phosphorus ignites spontaneously in air, burning to the pentoxide (P4O10). Phosphorus exists in two other main allotropic forms: red, and black (or violet).

Answer 2

Characteristics:

White phosphorus is a highly reactive, waxy, white-yellow, transparent solid with acrid fumes. ... White phosphorus ignites spontaneously in air, burning to the pentoxide (P4O10). Phosphorus exists in two other main allotropic forms: red, and black (or violet)