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  • Sulfur Atom Composition: Electrons and Neutrons Explained
    Here's how to determine the number of electrons and neutrons in a sulfur atom:

    * Atomic Number: Sulfur's atomic number is 16. This means it has 16 protons in its nucleus.

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

    * Neutrons: To find the number of neutrons, you need the atomic mass. Sulfur's atomic mass is approximately 32.

    * Neutrons = Atomic Mass - Atomic Number

    * Neutrons = 32 - 16 = 16 neutrons

    So, a sulfur atom has 16 electrons and 16 neutrons.

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