An atom or ion has 16 protons, 15 neutrons, and 17 electrons. Is it positive, negative, or neutral? Why? What element is it? I really need help on this so can someone tell me the answer please!

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An atom or ion has 16 protons, 15 neutrons, and 17 electrons. Is it positive, negative, or

neutral? Why? What element is it?
I really need help on this so can someone tell me the answer please!

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Its negative I think, if I remember correctly it is phosphorus-32....

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