Electron Configuration of Sulfur

The video tutorial explains how to determine the electron configuration for sulfur. It begins by identifying the number of electrons in a sulfur atom using the periodic table. The tutorial then guides viewers through filling the 1s, 2s, 2p, 3s, and 3p orbitals, ensuring the total number of electrons matches sulfur's atomic number. The process is explained step-by-step, with a focus on understanding the capacity of each orbital and the sequence of filling them.

What information does the atomic number of sulfur provide?

• The number of isotopes

• The atomic mass

• The number of protons and electrons

• The number of neutrons

How many electrons can the 1s orbital hold?

• 1

• 2

• 6

• 4

After filling the 1s and 2s orbitals, how many electrons have been used?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

How many electrons can the 2p orbital accommodate?

• 6

• 2

• 8

• 4

What is the total number of electrons used after filling the 2p orbital?

• 12

• 10

• 6

• 8

How many electrons are placed in the 3s orbital?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many electrons are needed in the 3p orbital to complete sulfur's electron configuration?

• 8

• 6

• 4

• 2

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

• 17

• 14

• 15

• 16