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  • Identifying Isoelectronic Species: Which Noble Gas Matches a Sulfur Ion?
    Here's how to determine the noble gas isoelectronic with a sulfur ion:

    * Sulfur's Atomic Structure: Sulfur (S) has 16 electrons.

    * Sulfur Ion (S²⁻): When sulfur gains two electrons to form the sulfide ion (S²⁻), it now has 18 electrons.

    * Isoelectronic: Isoelectronic species have the same number of electrons.

    * Noble Gas with 18 Electrons: Argon (Ar) has 18 electrons.

    Therefore, the noble gas isoelectronic with a sulfur ion is argon (Ar).

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