phosphorus: Media
chemical element
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How urine led to significant discoveries in chemistry
Learn about the history of urine in alchemy and chemical experiments.
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The importance of nitrogen and phosphorus in ecosystems
An overview of the nitrogen and phosphorus cycles in the biosphere.
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phosphorus cycle
Phosphorus, which cycles primarily through the terrestrial and aquatic environments,...
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Explore an interactive periodic table of the elements
Periodic table of the elements.
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