General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry 3rd Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-07351-124-2
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Chapter 3 - Ionic Compounds - Problems - Page 96: 3.34

Answer

Ion symbol for the ion is = $P^{3-}$

Work Step by Step

From the molecular art picture it is shown that the no. of protons = 15. Hence, the element is phosphorus (P). No. of electrons = 18. hence, charge on the element = (15-18) = -3. Hence, the ion symbol is $P^{3-}$ Also, no. of neutron in this ion = 16.
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