Question
Which statement correctly explains a difference between white and red phosphorus? (1 point)
Responses
White phosphorus has a lower activation energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has a lower activation energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has more chemical potential energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has more chemical potential energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has a higher activation energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has a higher activation energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has less chemical potential energy than red phosphorus.
Responses
White phosphorus has a lower activation energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has a lower activation energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has more chemical potential energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has more chemical potential energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has a higher activation energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has a higher activation energy than red phosphorus.
White phosphorus has less chemical potential energy than red phosphorus.
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The correct statement that explains a difference between white and red phosphorus is:
**White phosphorus has more chemical potential energy than red phosphorus.**
White phosphorus is more reactive and has higher energy due to its tetrahedral P4 molecule structure, which makes it less stable compared to the more stable polymeric form of red phosphorus.
**White phosphorus has more chemical potential energy than red phosphorus.**
White phosphorus is more reactive and has higher energy due to its tetrahedral P4 molecule structure, which makes it less stable compared to the more stable polymeric form of red phosphorus.
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