PHOSPHORUS

Hanees Natassha Binti Awang Dahri, Nur Affirah Atiqah Binti Masli,
Nur Amirah Aleya Binti Mohamad Azlan, Yong Shean Ye
Preparatory Centre for Science and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Sabah
Jalan UMS, 88400, Kota KInabalu, Sabah.

INTRODUCTION

DISCUSSION
APPLICATION
Phosphorus is a chemical element with the atomic Living organisms :
number 15 and the letter P in the periodic table.
Phosphorus is an element that appears in two major Found in the form of a salt called
forms which are red and white. However, due to its calcium phosphate, Ca3(PO4)2.
strong reactivity, phosphorus is never found on This makes them more harder.
Earth as a free element. Back then, bone ash was a
significant early phosphate source, and human urine Teeth and bones
was the first source of elemental phosphorus to be
extracted. Involves in the formation of
adenosine triphosphate, which is a
high energy molecule. The

PROBLEM STATEMENT phosphate molecule holds the

energy that will be released.
The problem to be addressed through this study is to Energy molecule, ATP
explore and recognize the information on phosphorus.
Furthermore, to study the importance and the
application of phosphorus in different aspects, for Industrial applications :
instance, daily life, industry, and environment.
Added in the form of phosphate
minerals as phosphorus is one of the
OBJECTIVES three macronutrients plant take.

1. To research the phosphorus IUPAC nomenclature based

on its structure.
Fertilizer
2. To study into the phosphorus's chemical and physical
properties. Red phosphorus is added on the
3. To identify how phosphorus is used in everyday life. rough sides of the box that helps
the matchead to ignite due to
CONCLUSION friction.

Does not exist as a free element in nature Safety matchbox

Has three different colors
Soft drinks contain phosphoric
Important for living organisms. acid. It is used as a preservative or
Electron configuration affects its properties. flavouring to give the drink a
sharper taste.

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White phosphorus is added to
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Technology, Sixth Edition. CRC Press Taylor and Francis Group. burning effects for illumination or
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https://www.thoughtco.com/phosphorus-facts-606574 Flare guns