Phosphorus

Phosphorus is a nonmetal and exists in various allotropes, such as white and red phosphorus. It is essential for life and is a key component of DNA and ATP.

Atomic Structure

phosphorus atom electronic configuration

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	15
Symbol	P
Atomic Mass	30.974 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p³
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Phosphorus

Used in fertilizers for agriculture.
Essential in the manufacture of safety matches.
Phosphorus compounds are used in detergents and cleaning products.