What is more reactive carbon or phosphor

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The discussion centers on the reactivity of sulfur compared to nitrogen and the factors that influence the reactivity of nonmetals. It highlights that phosphorus, a material that can emit electromagnetic radiation at different frequencies, is often confused with phosphorous. The conversation also touches on the stability of carbon and phosphorus at standard temperature and pressure (STP), emphasizing the need for a foundational understanding of general chemistry. It notes that while nitrogen and sulfur can exist in elemental forms, sulfur is not stable in that state over long periods at STP. The reactivity of these elements is primarily determined by the relative free energy of the products versus the reactants. The discussion suggests that participants should improve their chemistry knowledge before engaging in such topics.
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also what is more reactive sulfur or nitrogen. ...
 
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what make depends nonmetals to be reactive
 
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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