Question

based on its location in the periodic table, what can most likely be predicted about phosphorus?○ it has three valence electrons.○ it has four valence electrons.○ it has five valence electrons.○ it has six valence electrons.

Explanation:

Phosphorus is in Group 15 (VA) of the periodic table. For main group elements, the group number corresponds to the number of valence electrons, so it has 5 valence electrons.

Answer:

It has five valence electrons.