Electron Configuration

[Ne] 3s2 3p3

Phosphorus means "bringer of light"
Melting Point: 44.15 oC
Boiling Point: 276.85 oC
Heat of Vaporization: 1675.61 J/g
Heat of Fusion: 81.04 J/g
Specific Heat Capacity: 0.769 J/g . Co or 0.18 cal/g . Co
Density: 1.82 g/cm3