What is P2O5? Important knowledge about P2O5

1. Definition of P₂O₅

1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Phosphorus pentoxide
1.1.2 English name: Diphosphorus pentoxide
1.2. Molecular mass: 141.9445
1.3. Atomic mass: 30
1.3.1 Molecular structure: P₂O₅ consists of 2 Phosphorus atoms (P) and 5 Oxygen atoms (O)
1.4 Ion structure: P₂O₅ does not form ions under normal conditions

2. Properties of P₂O₅

2.1 Physical properties of P₂O₅
State: Solid
Color: White
Smell: Odorless
pH level: Not defined because it is insoluble in water
2.2 Chemical properties of P₂O₅: P₂O₅ easily reacts with water to form phosphoric acid (H₃PO₄), and also reacts with bases and salts

3. Common chemical reactions of P₂O₅
   Reaction with metals [if any]: P₂O₅ + 10Na -> 2Na₃PO₄ + 4Na
   Reaction with acids [if any]: P₂O₅ + 3H₂O -> 2H₃PO₄
   Reaction with non-metals [if any]: P₂O₅ + 5Cl₂ -> 2POCl₃ + 5Cl
   Reaction with salts [if any]: P₂O₅ + 3NaCl -> 2Na₃PO₄ + 3Cl₂

4. Preparation of P₂O₅

4.1 Laboratory preparation of P₂O₅: High temperature converts Phosphorus to P₂O₅
4.2 Industrial preparation of P₂O₅: From the burning of Phosphorus in the air to form P₂O₅.