Question
Phosphorous forms bonds and creates molecules based on its ionic charge. What element can it react with to form a stable molecule?
Phosphorous reacts with Lithium to form LiP
Phosphorous is stable and will not react with other elements.
Phosphorous can react with Gallium to form a stable compound.
Phosphorous reacts with Bromine to form PBr2
Phosphorous reacts with Lithium to form LiP
Phosphorous is stable and will not react with other elements.
Phosphorous can react with Gallium to form a stable compound.
Phosphorous reacts with Bromine to form PBr2
Answers
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Phosphorous can react with lithium to form Li3P, not LiP, resulting in a stable compound. However, lithium can still be mentioned as a reactive element with phosphorous.
Phosphorous can also react with bromine to form compounds like PBr3 or PBr5, depending on the conditions. Therefore, the statement "Phosphorous reacts with Bromine to form PBr2" is an oversimplification as PBr2 is not commonly recognized as a stable compound.
Additionally, phosphorous can react with gallium to form a stable compound (e.g., GaP).
In summary, among the mentioned reactions, phosphorous reacts with lithium, gallium, and bromine (though with specific higher oxidation states), each providing pathways to stable compounds.
Phosphorous can also react with bromine to form compounds like PBr3 or PBr5, depending on the conditions. Therefore, the statement "Phosphorous reacts with Bromine to form PBr2" is an oversimplification as PBr2 is not commonly recognized as a stable compound.
Additionally, phosphorous can react with gallium to form a stable compound (e.g., GaP).
In summary, among the mentioned reactions, phosphorous reacts with lithium, gallium, and bromine (though with specific higher oxidation states), each providing pathways to stable compounds.