Question

An atom X has atomic number 15,it accepts 3 electrons in other to become stable,determine the,*Number of protons of the atom. *Determine the number of electrons after accepting the electrons. *The charge on the atom before accepting electrons. *The charge on the atom after accepting electrons

Answer 1

15 protons

8 electrons in valence shell after accepting 3 electrons

Neutral/no charge before accepting 3 electrons

-3 charge after accepting 3 electrons