To achieve an octet, the phosphorus atom forms an ion. The name of this ion is: phosphoride ion phosphic ion phosphorous ion pho

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To achieve an octet, the phosphorus atom forms an ion. The name of this ion is: phosphoride ion phosphic ion phosphorous ion pho

sphide ion________-

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Solnce55 [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-31T11:55:39+03:00

Answer:

Phosphide ion

Explanation:

To achieve an octet, the phosphorus atom forms an ion. The name of this ion is Phosphide ion

Phosphorous have 15 electrons in shell. This means it has 5 electrons in its outer most shell well this means it requires 3 more electrons to complete its octate. Thus Phosphorus changes to phosphide ion with negative 3 sign on it.