A sample of the element Phosphorus is shown to have a mass of 33 and å charge of -3. HoW many Heutrons would be present in the sample? Phosphorus 15 P 30.974
Atomic Structure
The basic structure of an atom is defined as the component-level of atomic structure of an atom. Precisely speaking an atom consists of three major subatomic particles which are protons, neutrons, and electrons. Many theories have been stated for explaining the structure of an atom.
Shape of the D Orbital
Shapes of orbitals are an approximate representation of boundaries in space for finding electrons occupied in that respective orbital. D orbitals are known to have a clover leaf shape or dumbbell inside where electrons can be found.
Neutral Phosphorus having mass 30.9
P having mass 33.
Atomic number of P is 15, also atomic number of P3- = 15
Atomic no. = no. of protons = 15
No. of protons + No. of neutrons =atomic mass no.
15 +No. of neutrons = 33
No. of neutrons = 33-15 = 18
No. of neutrons in P3- = 18.
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