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Using a periodic table, how many neutrons and protons does a typical neutral atom of phosphorus have?

A. 15 neutrons; 15 protons
B. 16 neutrons; 15 protons
C. 30 neutrons; 15 protons
D. 31 neutrons; 15 protons

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A. 15 neutrons; 15 protons is the correct answer.

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15 neutrons and 15 protons
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