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Refer to the Periodic Table. The atomic number of phosphorus (P) is 15, and thus there are 15 electrons in a neutron atom of P.
A P atom gains 3 electrons to become a P⁻³ ion.
Hence, total number of electrons in P⁻³ ion = 15 + 3 = 18
The answer: A. 18