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    Phosphorus Atom Electron Count: Understanding Atomic Structure
    A phosphorus atom has 15 electrons.

    Here's why:

    * Atomic Number: The atomic number of an element tells you the number of protons in its nucleus. Phosphorus has an atomic number of 15.

    * Neutral Atoms: In a neutral atom, the number of protons is equal to the number of electrons.

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