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How many atoms are in phosphorus?

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The number of protons and electrons are equal to the atomic number. For P, this is 15. The number of neutrons is the atomic mass minus the atomic number (31 - 15 = 16). So Phosporous has 15 electrons and protons, and 16 neutrons.

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Four. Phosphorus as a tetrahedral molecule P4

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Phosphorus is a monoatomic chemical element.

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