| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Symbol | P |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Atomic mass | 30.973762 u |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s²3p³ |
| Oxidation states |
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| Electronegativity (pauling scale) | 2.19 |
| Atomic radius (van der waals) | 180 pm |
| Ionization energy | 10.487 eV |
| Electron affinity | 0.746 eV |
| Melting point | 317.3 K |
| Boiling point | 553.65 K |
| Density | 1.82 g/cm³ |
| Atomic number | 15 |
| Group name | Nonmetal |
| Discovered | 1669 year |