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because its ignition temperature is very low
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Yellow phosphorus can catch fire on its own when exposed to air because it is highly reactive. It reacts with oxygen in the air to form phosphorus pentoxide, releasing energy in the form of heat. This heat can ignite the phosphorus, causing it to burst into flames.
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How many atoms do there be in phosphorus?
Im assuming you mean protons because phosphorus is its own atom... but anyway phosphorus has 15 protons in its nucleus
Is phosphorus part of the nitrogen family?
No, phosphorus is not part of the nitrogen family. Phosphorus belongs to its own group on the periodic table, while nitrogen is in a different group known as the nitrogen family or group 15.
What element does the phosphorus belong to?
Phosphorus belongs to the nitrogen group in the periodic table. It is a non-metal element with the chemical symbol P and atomic number 15.
Is bromine combustible?
No, bromine is not combustible. It is a highly reactive and corrosive element that can support combustion, but it does not burn or catch fire on its own.
What compound forms phosphorus?
Phosphorus in its elemental form combines with oxygen to form various phosphorus oxides, such as phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and phosphorus trioxide (P4O6). These compounds are produced through the combustion of phosphorus in the presence of oxygen.
Is having a teddy bear a fire hazzard?
No. Nothing on a bear can combust, explode or catch fire all on its own.
What if neighbor's house catch on fire then yours but your neighbor has no insurance?
If you have fire insurance on your own home you will be covered under your own policy. You don't need to worry about whether the neighbors house has insurance or not. It does not affect the coverage you have under your own policy.
How many atoms do there be in phosphorus?
Im assuming you mean protons because phosphorus is its own atom... but anyway phosphorus has 15 protons in its nucleus
Is phosphorus part of the nitrogen family?
No, phosphorus is not part of the nitrogen family. Phosphorus belongs to its own group on the periodic table, while nitrogen is in a different group known as the nitrogen family or group 15.
What element does the phosphorus belong to?
Phosphorus belongs to the nitrogen group in the periodic table. It is a non-metal element with the chemical symbol P and atomic number 15.
Can fire have its own shadow?
Fire gives off its own light and will not have its own shadow, but the smoke from a fire can create a pretty big shadow.
If own player pass to own goalkeeper he can catch by hand?
No the goalkeeper no longer is allowed to catch a back pass.
Is bromine combustible?
No, bromine is not combustible. It is a highly reactive and corrosive element that can support combustion, but it does not burn or catch fire on its own.
What compound forms phosphorus?
Phosphorus in its elemental form combines with oxygen to form various phosphorus oxides, such as phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and phosphorus trioxide (P4O6). These compounds are produced through the combustion of phosphorus in the presence of oxygen.
Jeep Cherokee accellerates by itself?
One thing no one knows is they catch fire. My husband had an older Jeep catch fire sitting in a parking lot. After that happened I found out that for the past 20 years this happens a lot with Jeeps and all the stories are the same. Just sitting there and they catch fire. Jeep has hidden this little thing about their Jeeps. I wouldn't own one.
Why petrol does not catch fire on its own temperature?
Petrol has a high ignition temperature, which means it requires a certain amount of heat to ignite. The autoignition temperature of petrol is around 246 degrees Celsius, which is higher than typical ambient temperatures. This is why petrol does not catch fire spontaneously at normal temperatures.
Is americium combustible?
No, americium itself is not combustible. It is a radioactive metal and cannot catch fire on its own. However, it can react with air and water to form compounds that may potentially be flammable.
