1. Determine the Atomic Number:
* Sulfur's atomic number is 16. This means it has 16 protons and 16 electrons.
2. Electron Configuration:
* The electron configuration of sulfur is 2, 8, 6. This means:
* First ring (K shell): 2 electrons
* Second ring (L shell): 8 electrons
* Third ring (M shell): 6 electrons
Therefore, a sulfur atom has:
* 2 electrons in its first ring
* 8 electrons in its second ring
* 6 electrons in its third ring
