From its atomic number of 15, it is possible to predict that the phosphorus atom

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Hawke

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on: May 25, 2013

From its atomic number of 15, it is possible to predict that the phosphorus atom has
A) 15 neutrons.
B) 15 protons.
C) 15 electrons.
D) 8 electrons in its outermost electron shell.
E) 15 protons and 15 electrons.

Melanie

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Reply #1 on: May 28, 2013

Quote from: Hawke on May 25, 2013

E) 15 protons and 15 electrons.

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