Question

Where do we use phosphorus?Answer the given question.

Answer 1

Phosphorous is used to strike safety matches against to light them

Answer 2

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 usedin the manufacture of safety matches (red phosphorus), pyrotechnics and incendiary shells.