Phosphorus is stored under water to prevent it from

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2001 Subject: Chemistry

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Phosphorus is stored under water to prevent it from
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Phosphorus is stored under water to prevent it from catching fire. Phosphorus is a highly reactive element and readily reacts with oxygen in the air, resulting in combustion. When exposed to air, it reacts with the oxygen to form phosphorus pentoxide, which is highly flammable and can ignite spontaneously in air. To prevent this reaction from occurring, phosphorus is stored under water, which acts as a barrier between the phosphorus and the air, preventing it from catching fire.
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