Question

A scientist has compiled the table below to show the composition of an unknown atom.
Number of Protons: 15
Number of Neutrons: 16
Number of electrons: 15
(1 point)
Responses

Sulfur
Sulfur

Silicon
Silicon

Nitrogen
Nitrogen

Phosphorus

Answer 1

The atom in question is identified by its number of protons, which indicates its atomic number. In this case, the atom has 15 protons.

Looking at the periodic table, the element with atomic number 15 is phosphorus (P).

The number of neutrons (16) does not affect the identification of the element but indicates that this is a particular isotope of phosphorus.

Given the options, the correct response is:

**Phosphorus**