Question

Yellow phosphorus is kept under water for a particular reason. Justify this statement and support your answer with a chemical equation​

Answer 1

$Yellow phosphorus is kept under water for a particular reason. Justify this statement and support your answer with a chemical equation$

Answer 2

Answer:

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.