What is more reactive carbon or phosphor

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The discussion centers on the reactivity of carbon versus phosphorus, with a focus on their stability at standard temperature and pressure (STP). It is established that phosphorus, often confused with "phosphor," is less stable than carbon under these conditions. Additionally, sulfur and nitrogen are compared, with sulfur being less stable than nitrogen at STP. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the relative free energy of reactants and products in determining reactivity.

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also what is more reactive sulfur or nitrogen. ...
 
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A phosphor is a material which can emit emr at a frequency different from the frequency it is absorbing it at.
If you are not a fluent English speaker, you should check your spelling and meaning before posting.
I assume you meant phosphorous.
Do you mean which chemical element, carbon or phosphorous, is most stable at STP? I suggest you learn some General Chemistry before posting here, this is not the forum to teach you chemistry (or English). A good place for you to start is to read Wikipedia on Carbon and Phosphorous (etc.). Both N and S are found elementally, but S is not stable elementally at STP over the long term. The answer to your third question is: their nature. More precisely, the relative free energy of the products compared to that of the reactants. I am sorry if this answer means nothing to you, you need to be able to walk before you can run.
 

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