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Phosphorus, (IPA: /ˈfɒsfərəs/), is the chemical element that has the symbol P an atomic number 15. The name comes from the Greek: φώς (meaning "light") and φόρος (meaning "bearer"). A multivalent nonmetal of the nitrogen group, phosphorus is commonly found in inorganic phosphate rocks.

Trivia about phosphorus

  • Abbreviated "P", this element comes in red, white, & black forms
  • The red form of this element that glows in the dark is used in the production of matches
  • When exposed to air, this chemical element can burst into flames, spontaneously
  • Peas contain this bone-building material whose name is from the Greek for "light-bearing"
  • The discovery of this element in 1669 has led to a lot of friction -- in matches
  • Brains are actually good brain food, as they're rich in proteins, vitamins & this element, symbol P
  • The name of this chemical element is from the Greek for "light-bearing"
  • Atomic element 15; it's the only element to fit the category
  • It's important in bone-building, & the red type of it will light your fire on a matchstick
  • Just over 1% of your body weight is P--this element

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