Question

Which halogen has two more protons than phosphorous?

a) Chlorine
b) Bromine
c) Iodine
d) Fluorine

Answer 1

The halogen with two more protons than phosphorous is bromine.

Step-by-step explanation:

Phosphorous has an atomic number of 15, meaning it has 15 protons. Bromine has an atomic number of 35, so it has 35 protons, which is two more than phosphorous.