Question

known facts of sulfur (s)
s
16
32.06
sulfur
six valence electrons
3 electron shells
highly reactive nonmetal
students were given study cards containing information about the elements for their upcoming test. one students card is shown. which value is the elements atomic number?
enter the correct answer in the box.
atomic number = blank box

Explanation:

Step1: Recall atomic number definition

The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in its nucleus, and it's also the number shown at the top of the element's box in the periodic table.

Step2: Identify the number from the table

In the sulfur (S) box, the number at the top is 16. So this is the atomic number.

Answer:

16