Sulfur Atomic Structure and Properties

This video tutorial explains how to determine the number of valence electrons for sulfur. It covers two methods: using the periodic table and examining the electron configuration. Sulfur, found in group 16 of the periodic table, has 6 valence electrons. The video also demonstrates how to identify valence electrons by analyzing sulfur's electron configuration, focusing on the electrons in the highest energy level. The tutorial concludes by confirming that sulfur has 6 valence electrons.

Which group in the periodic table does sulfur belong to?

• Group 16

• Group 15

• Group 14

• Group 17

How many valence electrons does sulfur have according to its position in the periodic table?

• 6

• 7

• 4

• 5

What is the atomic number of sulfur?

• 17

• 16

• 15

• 14

In the electron configuration of sulfur, which energy level contains the valence electrons?

• First

• Second

• Fourth

• Third

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

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

What is the total number of valence electrons in sulfur?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 7