All the following are characteristic properties of phosphorus. Which one is a chemical property?
AWhen exposed to air, white phos- phorus will burn spontaneously, but red phosphorus will not.
BRed phosphorus and white phos- phorus are solids.
CThe white form is soluble in liquid carbon disulfide but is insoluble in water.
DThe red form of phosphorus is in- soluble in both water and carbon disulfide.
EThe red form melts at about 600 ◦ C, and the white form melts at44◦ C.
AWhen exposed to air, white phos- phorus will burn spontaneously, but red phosphorus will not.
BRed phosphorus and white phos- phorus are solids.
CThe white form is soluble in liquid carbon disulfide but is insoluble in water.
DThe red form of phosphorus is in- soluble in both water and carbon disulfide.
EThe red form melts at about 600 ◦ C, and the white form melts at44◦ C.
