Write an equation that shows the formation of the phosphide ion from a neutral phosphorus atom.

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Write an equation that shows the formation of the phosphide ion from a neutral phosphorus atom.

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Kenzie · Answer 1

From reference or science books, we can actually know that the elementary charge of phosphorus is - 3. Since it is negative, this means that it has an excess of electrons, which further means that it takes up 3 electrons to become an ion. Therefore the equation can be written as:

P + 3e - - - > P3-