Elemental phosphorus burns in oxygen with an intensely


Elemental phosphorus burns in oxygen with an intensely hotflame, producing a brilliant light and clouds of the oxide product. These properties of the combustion of phosphorus have led to its being used in bombs and incendiary devices for warfare. P4(s) + 5O2(g) 2P2O5(s)

If 3.37 g of phosphorus is burned,what mass of oxygen does itcombine with?

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