Question

Which is more reactive phosphorus or chlorine?

Answer 1

Reactivity of an element depends on following parameters : Electronegativity - EN for cl is 3.5 whereas that for S is 2.8, it's quite obvious that cl has more power to gain electrons wrt that of S. Stability - to complete 'octet' for cl only 1 electron is required, whereas it is 2 electrons in case of S.

Answer 2

Obviously chlorine is more reactive. It has more electronegativity than phosphorus. It is therefore quite obvious that chlorine is more reactive. In fact chlorine is more reactive compared to the other elements.

Answer 3

Although both chlorine and phosphorus are very reactive elements, chlorine is more reactive than phosphorus.Reason behind this is more electronegativity due to which can easily accept electrons to form bonding with other elements.

Answer 4

Elements'behavior can be observed from  reaction with other elements, the number of electrons from  the reactivity series, it is stated scientifically that as you move down the group, the reactivity increases. And therefore, Chlorine is more reactive than phosphorus. 

Answer 5

Reactive phosphorus is more reactive because it takes more energy to burn than chlorine.Chromium is a more reactive chemical because it can react with most atoms in the molecule, but it cannot takelathes and can be non-reactive when burned.

Answer 6

Phosphorus, sulphur and chlorine have 5, 6 and 7 valence electrons respectively. They accept 3, 2 and 1 electrons respectively. It is easier to accept 1 electron than 2 or 2 electrons than 3. Hence, phosphorus is least reactive followed by sulphur and chlorine which is most reactive.

Answer 7

Reactive phosphorus is more reactive than chlorine. Reactive phosphorus is formed when a reactant, such as a gas gasifier, leaves oxygen gas inside the system. This gas is then used to create the artificial fresh water supply for Washburn University. Chlorine is a more reactive gas. It is formed when chlorine is burned to create a firefighting chemical. This gas is then used to create the artificial fresh water supply for Washburn University.