Question

If an atom has 15 protons, 11 neutrons, and 16 electrons, what is the atom's electrical charge?

Answer 1

I got that it has no charge.

Step-by-step explanation:

Phosphorus,

Phosphorus is an element and therefore has a balance of 15 protons and 15 electrons. Therefore has no charge. It can be ionized though, and then it prefers to take up 3 electrons and thereby become phosphide with a -3 charge.

Answer 2

-3 because there are 3 more electrons than protons. Hope this helps!

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