An atom of phosphorus has the symbol 3115P. How many protons, electrons and neutrons are present in an atom of phosphorusPhosphorus has 15 protons, 15 electrons and (31-15) = 16 neutrons respectively.
- Phosphorus is an atom/element of the periodic table. It is in the Group 15 or Nitrogen family.
- Phosphorus has the symbol "P" by which we indicate this atom.
- Nucleus is contained by protons and neutrons.Protons are positively charged and neutron is neutral in nature.
- This nucleus is surrounded by electrons which are negatively charged.
- Total positive charge on the nucleus is counterbalanced by the total number of electrons outside the nucleus.That makes the nucleus neutral in nature.
- Here in Phosphorous 15 protons of positive charge is neutralised by 15 electrons outside of its nucleus.
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