Nitrogen vs Phosphorus
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Nitrogen | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 7 | 15 |
| Atomic mass | 14.007 | 30.974 |
| Electronegativity | 3.04 | 2.19 |
| Melting point | 63.15 K (-210 °C) | 317.3 K (44.2 °C) |
| Boiling point | 77.36 K (-195.8 °C) | 553.7 K (280.6 °C) |
| Density | 1.251 g/L | 1.823 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 155 pm | 180 pm |
| Ionization energy | 14.534 eV | 10.487 eV |
| Discovered | 1772 | 1669 |
| Category | Reactive nonmetal | Reactive nonmetal |
| State at room temp. | Gas | Solid |
| Block | p | p |
| Group | 15 | 15 |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Valence electrons | 5 | 5 |
| Common charges | −3 | −3 |
| Electron configuration | [He] 2s2 2p3 | [Ne] 3s2 3p3 |