Question

The symbol P represents the element phosphorus. This element’s atomic number is 15. How many protons and electrons are in a P–3 ion?

Answer 1

Answer : 
              protons = 15
              electrons = 18

P gains 3 electrons to form P-3 ion to attain noble gas configuration 2,8,8

Answer 2

P=15



=18







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