What will happen if phosphorus is kept in the open air?
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Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It catches fire if exposed to air. To prevent the contact of phosphorus with atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water
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It reacts immediately as it comes in contact with the atmospheric air. When exposed to air, it spontaneously ignites and is oxidized rapidly tophosphorus pentoxide. ... This is the reason for storing White phosphorus in other solvents
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