The number of atoms in a molecule of phosphorus (P₄) is:

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White phosphorus exists as P₄ tetrahedral molecules, containing 4 phosphorus atoms. So atomicity is 4. Sulfur is S₈, oxygen is O₂, ozone O₃. Atomicity is the number of atoms in a molecule of an element. Phosphorus is a non-metal. Red phosphorus is polymeric but P₄ is the common molecular form.

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