Use the information extracted from the figure below to answer the following question. 12C
16
H
1
32
S
16
31
P
15
N
7
6
8
How many neutrons does phosphorus have in its nucleus?
O 15
Ο Ο Ο

Which best describes the scientific method? a. a path of clearly defined steps that must be followed in a particular order b. a possible answer to a scientific question based on knowledge or research c. the recipe for how to conduct an experiment that must be followed precisely d. the process of hypothesis and testing through which scientific inquiry occurs