Question

how many neutrons does phosphorus 32 have?* 2 points your answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the atomic number of phosphorus

The atomic number of phosphorus (\(P\)) is \(15\). This means it has \(15\) protons.

Step2: Use the formula for number of neutrons

The formula is \( \text{Number of neutrons}=\text{Mass number}-\text{Atomic number}\). Given the mass number is \(32\).
So, \( \text{Number of neutrons}=32 - 15\)

Step3: Calculate the result

\(32-15 = 17\)

Answer:

\(17\)