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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. -
Common chemical equations involving P4O10:
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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.