How many electrons are there in a phosphorus atom?

Answer 1

the number of protons equal the number of electrons. the element phosphorus has 15 electrons on its outer rings. the energy levels are 2,8,and 5. this element also has 15 protons and neutrons. written by: 8th grade student Kirby

Answer 2

In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is the same as the number of protons. The number of protons is always the same as the atomic number. The atomic number can be found on any periodic table, which is 15 in this case. However, a phosphorous ion will gain three electrons for a total of 18.

Answer 3

Phosphorus is a non metal element. There are 15 electrons in a single atom.

Answer 4

there are 15 elecrons and 5 valence electrons

Answer 5

15 electrons, the same number as protons in the atoms nucleus.

Answer 6

Phosphorus' atomic number is 15. Therefore, it has 15 protons, all of them having a +1 charge. In order for a phosphorus atom to be electrically neutral then, it must also have 15 electrons.

Answer 7

there is 15 electrons

Answer 8

the same amount of protons which is 14

Answer 9

A phosphorus atom has 15 electrons.