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

question 28

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 5 neutrons, 5 protons, and 5 electrons
• B) 30 neutrons
• C) 15 neutrons and 15 protons
• D) 8 electrons in its outermost electron shell
• E) 15 protons and 15 electrons

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