Question

Sulfur has an atomic number of 16. how many covalent bonds can sulfur form?

Answer 1

Two because it has six electrons in it's valence shell and it still has space for two more

Answer 2

Answer:

two

Explanation:

Sulfur is the element of group 16 and third period. The atomic number of chlorine is 16 and the symbol of the element is S.

The electronic configuration of the element Sulfur is:-

$1s^22s^22p^63s^23p^4$

Covalent bond is the bond which is formed with the sharing of the electrons between the two atoms which are taking part in the bond. It is generally formed between the atoms with similar electronegativity values.

It is the bond which is generally occurs within non metals as they share electrons to complete their octet.

Sulfur can make 2 covalent bonds so to gain two electrons to complete it octet.