All about Phosphorus
...on, is white but when exposed to sunlight, it turns yellow. It is extremely poisonous and is a translucent, crystalline, waxy solid which glows faintly in moist air. It lights up in air at 34°C and must be stored under water. This white phosphorus melts at 44.1°C and boils at 280°C. It is difficult to dissolve in water and slightly soluble in organic solvents. Phosphorus is soluble in carbon disulfide. Phosphorus does not occur in a free state, but is mostly found as a phosphate. Sometimes, it is in a combined state in all fertile soil and many natural waters. Phosphorus burns slowly at ordinary temperatures so it appears luminous in the dark. It is used in match heeds to make them burn. Its counter-part is phosphor, which is used in ray tubes to make your television screen glow. Also, calcium...