What is the electron configuration of the sulfide ion?
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The question is asking for the electron configuration of the sulfide ion, which involves determining how the electrons are arranged around the nucleus of a sulfur atom in its ionized form. The sulfide ion (S^2-) has gained two additional electrons compared to a neutral sulfur atom.
Answer
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶
The final answer is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶
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The final answer is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶
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The sulfide ion (S²⁻) has gained two additional electrons compared to a neutral sulfur atom, resulting in a configuration equivalent to that of Argon.
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Ensure you correctly add the extra two electrons to the neutral sulfur atom's configuration.
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