In an orbital laboratory, an automated synthesis drone analyzes an isolated particle labeled Specimen-X, which contains 15 protons, 16 neutrons, and 18 electrons. To correctly catalog Specimen-X in the ion registry, the laboratory system must determine its identity and overall charge state. Which classification correctly identifies Specimen-X?

A) A neutral phosphorus atom with an unbalanced neutron core

B) A phosphide anion with a net charge of -3 ($\text{P}^{3-}$)

C) A phosphorus cation with a net charge of +3 ($\text{P}^{3+}$)

D) An argon cation with a net charge of -3 ($\text{Ar}^{3-}$)

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