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How does phosphorus become an anion?
15 p
16 n°
It gains 5 electrons.
It loses 5 electrons.
It gains 3 electrons.
It loses 3 electrons.



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Final answer:

Phosphorus becomes an anion by gaining 3 electrons to form the phosphide ion (P3-).


Explanation:

Phosphorus becomes an anion by gaining 3 electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. When phosphorus gains 3 electrons, it forms the phosphide ion (P3-) due to the addition of negatively charged electrons.


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