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Phosphorus
Atomic Symbol: P Atomic Number: 15 Atomic Mass: 30.974 Found as Solid Five Electrons in valence shell, can bond three times Insoluble in water
Boils at: 280.5 C Melts at: 44.15 C Either white, yellow, red, violet, or black Found as a dust in nature, also mixed with other elements since it has a fiery reaction with oxygen
Next to calcium, phosphorus is the most abundant mineral in the body. These two important nutrients work closely together to build strong bones and teeth. Approximately 85% of your phosphorus can be found in bones and teeth and roughly 10% in the bloodstream..
Phosphorous helps filter out waste in the kidneys and contributes to energy production in the body by participating in the breakdown of carbohydrates, protein, and fats. It also helps reduce muscle pain after a hard workout. Phosphorus is needed for the growth, maintenance, and repair of all tissues and cells, and for the production of the genetic building blocks, DNA and RNA.
