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8 because sulfur has 6 valence electrons and when it becomes sulfide it gains two electrons making it 6+2=8.
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∙ 14y agoSulfur is generally considered to have six valence electrons in each atom.
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∙ 6y agoThe sulfide ion is S^2-, so it has 2 additional valence electrons compared to neutral sulfur. Neutral sulfur has 6 valence electrons, so sulfide ion would have 8 valence electrons.
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How many valence electrons are in a chlorine atom and a chloride ion?
There are 7 valence electrons in chlorine atom and 8 valence electrons in chloride ion.
How many valence electrons are present in a chloride ion?
A chloride ion has 18 electrons, giving it a valence of -1.
How many electrons will be in the valence shell of a iodine ion?
Iodine atom has 7 valence electrons, whereas Iodide ion has 8 valence electrons.
How many valence electrons in arsenide ion?
Three electrons
How many electrons are in a phosphorus Ion's outermost energy level?
Phosphorus forms P3- ion and it has 8 valence electrons (5 valence electrons from phosphorus and three from the charge).
How many valence electrons are in a chlorine atom and a chloride ion?
There are 7 valence electrons in chlorine atom and 8 valence electrons in chloride ion.
How many valence electrons are present in a chloride ion?
A chloride ion has 18 electrons, giving it a valence of -1.
How many electrons will be in the valence shell of a iodine ion?
Iodine atom has 7 valence electrons, whereas Iodide ion has 8 valence electrons.
How many valence electrons in arsenide ion?
Three electrons
How many valence electrons are in chloride?
Chlorine has 7 valence electrons. A chloride ion has 8.
How many valence electrons does magne sium have?
A magnesium atom has 2 electrons in its valence shell. A magnesium ion has 8 electrons in its valence shell.
How many electrons are in a phosphorus Ion's outermost energy level?
Phosphorus forms P3- ion and it has 8 valence electrons (5 valence electrons from phosphorus and three from the charge).
How many valence electrons are in a stable nonmetal ion?
8
Why is o6 a helium like ion?
Helium has two valence electrons. O6+ ion (a hypothetical ion) will also have 2 valence electrons.
How many valence electrons do halogens gave?
Halides have 7 valence electrons, but the halide ion, haven gained an electron has 8 valence electrons
What are valence electrons and where can they be found?
Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom/ion are called valence electrons
How many valence electrons will hydrogen have after chlorine steals electrons?
The hydrogen ion H+ is without electrons.
