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  • Protons and Electrons in Sulfur & Carbon: Atomic Number Explained
    It seems you're asking about the number of protons and electrons in sulfur and carbon. Let's break it down:

    Sulfur (S)

    * Protons: Sulfur has an atomic number of 16, meaning it has 16 protons.

    * Electrons: In a neutral atom, the number of protons and electrons is equal. So, sulfur also has 16 electrons.

    Carbon (C)

    * Protons: Carbon has an atomic number of 6, meaning it has 6 protons.

    * Electrons: Similarly, carbon also has 6 electrons in its neutral state.

    Key Point: The number of protons defines an element. The number of electrons can change, creating ions (atoms with a net positive or negative charge).

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