16

Question

S
Sulfur
32.06

Atomic number
atomic mass
# of protons
# of neutrons
# of electrons

Answer 1

For sulfur (S), with an atomic number of 16 and an atomic mass of approximately 32.06, here are the relevant details:

• Atomic Number: 16

• Atomic Mass: ~32.06

• Number of Protons: 16 (the atomic number gives the number of protons)

• Number of Electrons: 16 (in a neutral atom, the number of electrons equals the number of protons)

• Number of Neutrons: The number of neutrons can be calculated using the formula:

  \[ \text{Number of Neutrons} = \text{Atomic Mass} - \text{Number of Protons} \]

Using the atomic mass ~32.06, we round it to the nearest whole number for practical calculations:

\[ \text{Number of Neutrons} = 32 - 16 = 16 \]

So, summarizing:

• Atomic Number: 16
• Atomic Mass: ~32.06
• Number of Protons: 16
• Number of Neutrons: 16
• Number of Electrons: 16