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Sulfur is a metal element. There are 16 electrons in a single atom.

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Sulphide chemical formula?

The chemical formula for sulphide is S^2-. It is composed of one sulfur atom bonded to two electrons, giving it a -2 charge.


How many valency does Sulphide have?

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How many hydrogen atoms are in hydrogen sulphide?

There are two atoms.Formula for hydrogen sulphide is H2S.


How many elements are in lead sulphide?

Three


What charge does sulfide have?

The charge that sulphide has will depend in its state. Sulphide in itself does not have any charge but sulphide ion has a negative charge.


What is nitrogen sulphide made of?

nitrogen and sulphide


What is the formula for lead (II) sulphide?

The formula for Lead Sulfide (or Lead Sulphide) is either: PbS for Lead(II) Sulphide, or PbS2 for Lead(IV) Sulphide.


Is tin sulphide a compound a mixture or an element?

well, iron sulphide is a compound so tin sulphide proberly is.


What is the symbol for sulphide?

S^-22S


Is the hydrogen sulphide ionic compounds?

No. Hydrogen sulphide is covalent.


Which would have the same number of electrons as s2-?

Argon (Ar) would have the same number of electrons as S2-. Argon has 18 electrons, while S2- has 18 electrons as well, after gaining two electrons to achieve a full octet like noble gas configuration.


Does sulfur give away electrons when forming a ionic bond?

Yes, sulfur can give away electrons when forming ionic bonds with elements that have a greater tendency to attract electrons. For example, in the compound sodium sulfide (Na2S), sulfur gives away electrons to sodium to form an ionic bond.