Understanding Sulfur's Electrons and Energy Levels

The video tutorial explains the atomic structure of sulfur using the Bohr diagram. It covers sulfur's atomic number, which equals the number of protons and electrons, as sulfur is a neutral element. The tutorial details the electron configuration across different energy levels, highlighting the importance of valence electrons in chemical bonding. Additional resources for electron configuration and neutrons are provided.

What is the atomic symbol for sulfur on the periodic table?

• Cl

• P

• Si

• S

How many protons are present in a sulfur atom?

• 15

• 14

• 17

• 16

In which energy level do the first two electrons of sulfur reside?

• Fourth

• First

• Second

• Third

How many electrons are in the second energy level of sulfur?

• 4

• 8

• 2

• 6

What is the total number of electrons in a neutral sulfur atom?

• 15

• 17

• 16

• 14

How many electrons are in the third energy level of sulfur?

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 8

What are the electrons in the highest energy level called?

• Bonding electrons

• Core electrons

• Valence electrons

• Free electrons

Why are valence electrons important?

• They determine the atomic mass.

• They are not important.

• They are found in the nucleus.

• They are involved in chemical bonding.