P

 

Phosphorus

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Atomic number 15
Atomic weight 30.97376
Orbital electronic configuration (Ne)3s23p3
First ionization energy (eV) 10.486
Second ionization energy (eV) 19.72
Third ionization energy (eV) 30.156
Electronegativity (Pauling) 2.19
Atomic radius (Å) 1.23
Bonding radius (Å) 1.06
Oxidation states ±3, 5, 4

Properties

Density (g/ml) 1.82
Melting point (K) 317.30
Boiling point (K) 550
Heat of vaporization (kJ/mol) 12.129
Heat of fusion (kJ/mol) 0.657
Specific heat capacity (Jg-1K-1) 0.77
Crystal structure monoclinic

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