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2. phosphorus
How many valance electrons are in phosphorus

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5 valance electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Phosphorus has 5 valance electrons because it is in the group 15. Phosphorus has 3 rings, 2, 8, and 5. The third ring is not full which means those are the valance electrons.

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