What is the coefficient of phosphorus after balancing the following equation? __P(s)+ __O₂(g)→ __P2O5(s)

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In order to balance the equation, we need to place a coefficient of 4 in front of the O₂ molecule, which would give us the balanced equation:
P(s) + 4O₂(g) → P₂O₅(s)
Therefore, the coefficient of phosphorus is 1 and the coefficient of P₂O₅ is also 1, so the answer is C) 4.

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