The total numbers of neutrons,protons,and electrons in ³¹P^3- are: A)15 neutrons,31 protons,15 electrons B)16 neutrons,15 protons,18 electrons C)31 neutrons,15 protons,18 electrons D)15 neutrons,16 protons,12 electrons E)16 neutrons,16 protons,18 electrons

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Phosphorus-31 has 15 protons and 16 neutrons. The 3- charge indicates it has gained 3 electrons, so it has 18 electrons.

The Total Numbers of Neutrons,protons,and Electrons in 31P3- Are

The Total Numbers of Neutrons,protons,and Electrons in ³¹P^3- Are