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From:	Gian-Paolo Musumeci <musumeci@***.LIS.UIUC.EDU>
Subject:	Re: Hrm...
Date:	Sun, 3 Apr 1994 15:08:40 -0500

Phosphorus does not burn on contact with water. Typically, it burns on
contact with air, depending on the kind (white is very, very, very reactive,
yellow and red less so).

Sodium and potassium metal both react "vigorously" in water. I think you meant
potassium, not phosphorus.

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