Chemistry
Sulphur has an atomic number 16 and mass number of 32. State the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of sulphur. Give a simple diagram to show the arrangement of electrons in an atom of sulphur.
Atomic Structure
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Given, Atomic number = 16 and mass number = 32
So, Number of protons = 16
Number of electrons = 16
Number of neutrons = 32 – 16 = 16
Electronic configuration = 2, 8, 6
Below diagram shows the arrangement of the electrons in an atom of sulphur:
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