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What is the atomic structure of phosphorus?
Phosphorus Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Atomic Number | 15 |
|---|---|
| Number of Neutrons | 16 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | [2, 8, 5] |
| Electron Configuration | [Ne] 3s2 3p3 |
| Valence Electrons | 3s2 3p3 |
What is the atomic structure of sulfur?
Sulfur Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Atomic Number | 16 |
|---|---|
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | [2, 8, 6] |
| Electron Configuration | [Ne] 3s2 3p4 |
| Valence Electrons | 3s2 3p4 |
| Oxidation State | -2;-1 1;2;3;4;5;6 |
What bond does phosphorus and sulfur have?
double bond
Each phosphorus atom is connected to 3 or 4 atoms, at most one of which is phosphorus. Each sulfur atom is connected to 1 or 2 atoms, which must all be phosphorus. The pictures seem pretty consistent about showing a ‘double bond’ when a sulfur atom is connected to just 1 phosphorus.
What is the atomicity of phosphorus and Sulphur molecules?
Examples
| Atomic Number | Element | Atomicity |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Phosphorus (P) | 4 |
| 16 | Sulphur (S) | 8 |
| 17 | Chlorine (Cl) | 2 |
| 18 | Argon (Ar) | 1 |
What is the atomic number of sulfur?
16
Sulfur/Atomic number
What is the atomic number of phosphorus?
15
Phosphorus/Atomic number
What is the structure of atoms and how do atoms combine to form molecules?
When two or more atoms chemically bond together, they form a molecule. Sometimes the atoms are all from the same element. For example, when three oxygen atoms bond together, they form a molecule of ozone (O3). If a molecule forms from atoms of two or more different elements, we call it a compound.
Why does sulphur molecule have 8 atoms?
The sulphur atom has six valence electrons. The chemical formula of sulphur molecule is S8. Each sulphur atom is linked to similar atoms on either sides by single covalent bonds and thus, completes its octet.
Are atom and element the same?
An atom is the part of an element. A particular element is composed of only one type of atom. Atoms are further composed of subatomic particles called electrons, protons and neutrons. Elements can combine with each other to form molecules via chemical reaction.