In CHNOPS, which element does the letter P stand for?
ASodium
BPhosphorus
CPotassium
DPlatinum
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Phosphorus
1. The question asks about: In CHNOPS, which element does the letter P stand for?
2. Correct answer: Phosphorus. carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulphur, summarized as CHNOPS...
3. Why the others fail: CHNOPS has carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulphur.
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