A few days ago
Priscilla A

Is it possible to predict the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus of phosphorus? Explain.?

Is it possible to predict the number of neutrons in the atomic nucleus of phosphorus? Explain.?

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well phosphorus’s atomic number is 15

however, P only has one isotope its stable with 16 neutrons

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A few days ago
Justin
I haven’t taken chemistry in about 10 years, but isn’t there an equal number of neutrons to protons? So look at the atomic table to find the number of protons, and you’d have your answer to neutrons. That’s just a good guess though. I’m not responsible on your high school quiz. πŸ™‚
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