Question

what will most likely occur if sulfur forms an ionic bond with another element? (click on the icon for the periodic table to view sulfur)
sulfur will accept electrons.
sulfur will donate electrons.
sulfur will become a positive ion.
sulfur will become less stable.

Explanation:

Sulfur is a non - metal. Non - metals tend to gain electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration (usually 8 electrons in the outer shell). In an ionic bond, metals donate electrons (become positive ions) and non - metals accept electrons (become negative ions). Since sulfur is a non - metal, it will accept electrons. When sulfur accepts electrons, it becomes a negative ion (anion) and is more stable (as it attains a noble gas - like electron configuration).

Answer:

Sulfur will accept electrons.