Question

Describe what you will observe and write fully balanced equation when the following is introduced in a jar of oxygen.

Burning phosphorus

Answer 1

When burning phosphorus is taken into a jar of oxygen, it bums with dazzling white flame producing dense white fumes of phosphorous pentoxide.

        4P      +     5O₂    →    2P₂O₅

Phosphorus   Oxygen     Phosphorous pentoxide