Question

an element has an atomic number of 15. the number of protons and electrons in a neutral atom of the element would be

Answer 1

Answer: It has 15 protons, 15 electrons, and 16 neutrons.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: the element would have 15 protons and 15 electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

At neutral state the number of electrons and protons is the atomic number while the neutrons can be calculated by taking the molar mass - atomic number