Question

Picture a neutral P atom. This neutral atom will have

valence electrons. To reach a more stable configuration, this atom will
(gain, lose) electrons. The charge of the ion that forms will be
ASAP PLEASE

Answer 1

It will have 5 valence electrons as its in group 5.

The atom will gain as its closer to the full configuration 8.

The charge will be 3- as it will gain 3 electrons.