Looking at the periodic table, determine the number of valence electrons present in Phosphorous (P).

a
2 valence electrons
b
3 valence electrons
c
4 valence electrons
d
5 valence electrons

1 answer

Phosphorus (P) is in group 15 of the periodic table. Elements in this group have 5 valence electrons. Therefore, the correct answer is:

d 5 valence electrons.