From Its Atomic Number of 15, It Is Possible to Predict

question 29

Multiple Choice

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)B and C only

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