Phosphorus

=Phosphorus= By: Fernando & Trevon


 * Atomic Number:**  15


 * Protons:** 15


 * Electrons:** 15


 * Neutrons:** 16


 * Average Atomic Mass:** 30.974 amu


 * Isotopes:** P 29, P 30, P31, P 32, and P 33


 * Discovery:** Phosphorus was discovered in 1669 by Hennig Brand,


 * Name:** The name Phosphorus comes from the Greek word "//phosphoros//" meaning "//bringer of light//" because white Phosphorus emits light in the dark.


 * Uses:**  Phosphorus is used in the manufacture of safety, phosphates are used in the production of special glasses and to produce fine chinaware, important to in the production of steels.


 * Interesting Facts**: What are some interesting facts you found out about your element?

media type="youtube" key="nXDar3TMiqI" height="344" width="425" > >
 * Video:** Phosphorus by the [|Periodic Table of Elements on YouTube]
 * Sources**
 * Photo: Find a picture that symbolizes your elment's use on Flickr. Remember when finding your picture to use a [|Creative Commons Advanced Search]. You'll need to check the box at the bottom of the page. Copy the image source from Flickr and place this picture in the upper right hand corner of this page using the photo tool (the one that looks like a palm tree). You need to place your copied URL in the "Insert External Image" by URL box. Also provide a link to the exact page on Flickr where the image lives. See Hydrogen for an example.
 * Video: Provide a direct link to the video you used on YouTube. Check out Hydrogen for an example.
 * You need to have links for ever site you used for information. Check out the [|Hydrogen] page for examples.