Question

Sulfur has an atomic number of 16. Sulfur will form chemical bonds in a similar manner as __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Oxygen

Explanation:

Oxygen. Based on octet rule (An empirical rule that refers to the tendency of atoms to prefer to have eight electrons in the valence shell giving the same electronic configuration of a noble gas), the Sulfur and oxygen need two electrons to complete eight electrons in its valence shell, giving, in this way, the same electronic configuration as Ne and Ar, respectively.

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