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What are the atomic number and atomic weight of phosphorus?

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Diagram showing the element phosphorus on the periodic table, with its atomic number 15, symbol P, atomic weight 30.973762, electron configuration, cubic crystal structure, solid state at room temperature, and weakly acidic oxides.
phosphorus

The chemical element phosphorus (P) has an atomic number of 15 and an atomic weight of 30.9738.1