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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?
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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?

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P=15



=18







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Answer :
protons = 15
electrons = 18

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