Question

Phosphorus is atomic number 15. When it comes to bonding with other atoms, what is Phosphorus most likely to do?

A. Accept 3 electrons from another atom in an ionic bond.

B. Share its valence electrons with another atom in a covalent bond.

C. None of the above; Phosphorus is a stable atom alone.

D. Donate 5 electrons to another atom in an ionic bond.

Answer 1

Option (A).

Step-by-step explanation:

Ionic bond may be defined as the type of chemical bond that can be formed by the transfer of electrons from the electropositive element to the electronegative element. Ionic bond is also known as electrostatic bond.

Phosphorus has an atomic number 15. It requires three more electrons to complete its orbit. Phosphorus can accept three electrons and attains negative charge. The phosphorus can form ionic bond by accepting three electron from the other atom.

Thus, the correct answer is option (A).