How many electrons does sulfur have?

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The question is asking for the number of electrons in a sulfur atom. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons, which is determined by the atomic number of the element.

Answer

Sulfur has 16 electrons.

Sulfur has 16 electrons.

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Sulfur has 16 electrons.

More Information

Sulfur's atomic number is 16, which means a neutral sulfur atom has 16 electrons.

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Common mistakes include confusing the number of electrons with the number of neutrons or using the mass number instead of the atomic number.

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