P

Phosphorus

Element 15 · Nonmetal · Period 3, Group 15

Solid · Discovered 1669

Atomic Properties

Atomic Number15
Atomic Mass30.973762u
Electron Configuration[Ne]3s2 3p3
Electronegativity2.19Pauling
Atomic Radius180pm
Ionization Energy10.487eV
Electron Affinity0.746eV
Oxidation States+5, +3, -3

Physical Properties

Standard StateSolid
Melting Point317.3K
Boiling Point553.65K
Density1.82g/cm³
Group BlockNonmetal
Year Discovered1669