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The neutral atom of phosphorus has 15 electrons.
Phosphorus has 5 valence electrons, and each fluorine atom contributes 7 valence electrons, making a total of 5 + (3 x 7) = 26 valence electrons in the valence pool for phosphorus trifluoride.
An atom of phosphorus has 5 valence electrons. Phosphorus is in group 15 of the periodic table, which means it has 5 electrons in its outer shell.
Phosphorus has 5 valence electrons and it needs 3 more electrons to complete its octet and achieve stability.
There are 2 valence electrons in an atom of magnesium. There are 5 valence electrons that are in an atom of phosphorus. There are 4 valence electrons that are in a silicon atom.