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

Question

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

Answer 1

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

c) 5 valence electrons