15P
Phosphorus
Nonmetal
Properties of Phosphorus
- Atomic number (Z)
- 15
- Symbol
- P
- Name
- Phosphorus
- Atomic mass
- 30.974 u
- Period
- 3
- Group
- 15
- Family
- Nitrogen group
- Classification
- Nonmetal
- Electron configuration
- [Ne] 3s² 3p³
About Phosphorus
Phosphorus is a chemical element with symbol P and atomic number 15 (atomic mass of about 30.974 u). It is classified as a nonmetal on the periodic table.
On the periodic table, Phosphorus is located in period 3, in group 15, belonging to the nitrogen group family. An element's position reveals trends in its properties, such as atomic radius, electronegativity and metallic character.
The electron configuration of Phosphorus is [Ne] 3s² 3p³, which determines how it forms chemical bonds and takes part in reactions.