The Atomic Number of Sulfur Is 16

question 2

Multiple Choice

The atomic number of sulfur is 16. Sulfur combines with hydrogen by covalent bonding to form a compound, hydrogen sulfide. Based on the number of valence electrons in a sulfur atom, predict the molecular formula of the compound:

• A) HS
• B) HS₂
• C) H₂S
• D) H₃S₂
• E) H₄S

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