Question

why is phosphorus stored in water

Answer 1

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Phosphorus is stored in water because it is highly reactive non-metal element, it may catch fire even when directly exposed to air.

Being non metal it doesn't reacts with water, so other reason for keeping in water is that.

Actually, it reacts with oxygen being unstable element of the periodic table. That's why it is kept in water.

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Answer 2

Phosphorus is a very reactive non-metal. It reacts vigorously when it comes in contact with air. When it comes in contact with air, it catches fire instantaneously.

To prevent phosphorus from getting exposed to atmospheric oxygen, it is stored in water.

This is because non-metals do not react with water though they may be very reactive with air. Such non-metals are stored in water, for example, phosphorus, sodium

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