What is P4H10? Important knowledge about P4H10.

1. Definition of P₄H₁₀

P₄H₁₀, also known as tetraphosphorus decahydride, is a chemical compound consisting of four phosphorus atoms and ten hydrogen atoms. It is a colourless, odourless compound that is not soluble in water.

1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Tetraphosphorus decahydride
1.1.2 English name: Tetraphosphorus decahydride
1.2. Atomic mass: Phosphorus (P) and Hydrogen (H)
1.3. Atomic weight: Phosphorus: 30.97 u, Hydrogen: 1.00794 u
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Comprises four phosphorus atoms and ten hydrogen atoms bonded together.
1.4 Ion structure: Does not form ions as it has no charge.

2. Properties of P₄H₁₀
   2.1 Physical properties of P₄H₁₀
   State: Gas at standard conditions
   Colour: Colourless
   Odour: Odourless
   pH: Does not affect pH
   2.2 Chemical properties of P₄H₁₀: Reacts with oxygen in the air to form phosphorus pentoxide and water.

3. Common chemical reactions of P₄H₁₀
   3.1 Reaction with Metals: Does not react with metals
   3.2 Reaction with Acids: Does not react with acids
   3.3 Reaction with Non-metals: Burns in air to produce P₄O₁₀ and H₂O
   3.4 Reaction with Salts: Does not react with salts

4. Synthesis of P₄H₁₀
   4.1 Laboratory synthesis of P₄H₁₀: P₄H₁₀ cannot be synthesised in the laboratory due to its complexity and risk.
   4.2 Industrial synthesis of P₄H₁₀: In industry, P₄H₁₀ is produced through a conversion process from red phosphorus or white phosphorus.