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Grade 12th pass9 grade science

What is the valency of sulphur atom?

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Jayesh Vashishtha
4 Years ago
Dear student,
 
The valency of the element represents the number of bonds that an atom can form as part of a compound. The electronic configuration of sulfur is (S) [Ne] 3s1 . So in order to achieve stability, sulfur has to gain 2 electrons.
 
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