1. Atomic Masses:
* Carbon (C): 12.011 atomic mass units (amu)
* Sulfur (S): 32.065 amu
2. Calculation:
Divide the atomic mass of sulfur by the atomic mass of carbon:
32.065 amu / 12.011 amu ≈ 2.67
Answer: A sulfur atom is approximately 2.67 times heavier than a carbon atom.