Refer to the following figure to answer the questions below.

-How many electrons are present in a Phosphorus 3+ atom?
A) 16
B) 12
C) 19
D) 34

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Refer to the following figure to answer the questions below.
 
-How many electrons are present in a Phosphorus 3+ atom?
A) 16 
B) 12 
C) 19 
D) 34

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A neutral phosphorus atom has 15 electrons. When it loses 3 electrons to form a 3+ ion, it has 12 electrons remaining.

Refer to the Following Figure to Answer the Questions Below