What is P4O10? Important knowledge about P4O10.

Definition of P₄O₁₀:
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Tetraphosphorus decoxide.
1.1.2 English name: Phosphorus pentoxide.
1.2 Atomic composition: P₄O₁₀ consists of 4 phosphorus atoms (P) and 10 oxygen atoms (O).
1.3 Atomic mass: 283.886 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: The molecule of P₄O₁₀ has a complex structure with four phosphorus atoms at the center connected to form a tetrahedron, and each P atom is linked to two oxygen atoms on the outside.
1.4 Ion structure: P₄O₁₀ does not form ions but participates in chemical reactions in the form of a molecule.

Properties of P₄O₁₀:
2.1 Physical properties of P₄O₁₀:

• State: Solid at room temperature.
• Color: White.
• Odor: Odorless.
• pH: Not applicable as P₄O₁₀ is a solid that is insoluble in water.
  2.2 Chemical properties of P₄O₁₀: Very strong, can form a strong acid when reacted with water.

Common chemical equations involving P₄O₁₀:

• P₄O₁₀ + 6H₂O -> 4H₃PO₄: P₄O₁₀ reacts with water to form phosphoric acid.

Synthesis of P₄O₁₀:
4.1 Laboratory synthesis of P₄O₁₀: Burning phosphorus in air or oxygen produces P₄O₁₀.
4.2 Industrial synthesis of P₄O₁₀: In industry, P₄O₁₀ is synthesized by burning phosphorus in a controlled oxygen stream.