Understanding Sulfur's Atomic Structure

This video tutorial explains how to find the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in sulfur isotopes, focusing on sulfur-32, sulfur-33, and sulfur-34. It covers the concept of atomic neutrality, mass number calculation, and nuclear notation. The video also discusses the abundance of these isotopes and how to determine the average atomic mass.

What is the atomic number of sulfur?

• 14

• 17

• 15

• 16

How many electrons does a neutral sulfur atom have?

• 15

• 16

• 17

• 14

What is the mass number of the most common sulfur isotope?

• 30

• 31

• 32

• 33

How many neutrons are present in sulfur-32?

• 15

• 16

• 14

• 17

What percentage of sulfur atoms are sulfur-33?

• 1%

• 4%

• 95%

• 100%

How many neutrons are in sulfur-34?

• 18

• 19

• 17

• 16

What is the average atomic mass of sulfur based on its isotopes?

• 34.07

• 33.07

• 32.07

• 31.07

What is the nuclear notation for sulfur-32?

• S-32

• S-33

• S-31

• S-30

Which isotope of sulfur is the most abundant?

• Sulfur-32

• Sulfur-33

• Sulfur-34

• Sulfur-35

How can the number of isotopes for an element be determined?

• By using a calculator

• By looking at the periodic table

• By experimental methods

• By guessing