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Phosphorus has three unpaired electrons spread over its three 3p orbitals.
Sulphur (thank you for the old-fashioned British spelling!) has one more electron, so that one must be paired with another in the same 3p orbital. That means it will be repelled slightly, making it easier to remove.
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Why does oxygen have a higher energy than sulfur?
In group 6A, oxygen is at the top and sulfur is below oxygen. Ionization energy decreases going down a group. groups run vertically
Which has the smaller fourth ionization energy Sn or Sb?
Sn, look at the valence shell 5: 5s^23d^105p^6
How many energy levels are in a sulfur atom?
a sulfur atom has 3 energy levels. 2 on the first. 8 on the second and 6 on the third
Is sulfur a poor conductor of energy?
Yes, it is a horrible conductor of energy.
Sulfur has how many energy levels?
I'm not completely sure but i think it is the number of electron rings. Sulfur has three.
Why does oxygen have a higher energy than sulfur?
In group 6A, oxygen is at the top and sulfur is below oxygen. Ionization energy decreases going down a group. groups run vertically
Does Sulfur has a lower ionization energy than chlorine?
no sulfur is practically a gas
What is the first ionization energy of sulfur?
Firstly, you have to be familiar with the electron orbitals and how they fill. If you consider sulfur, you will notice that there are two electrons in its px orbital but only one in each of its py and pz orbitals. The two electrons in the px orbital are at different energies( one is higher than the other) and thus tend to repel each other. This repulsion causes the electrons to lose energy due to the fact that they are moving away from the nucleus and thus their attraction is lower. Therefore, the ionization energy decreases.
Which has the smaller fourth ionization energy Sn or Sb?
Sn, look at the valence shell 5: 5s^23d^105p^6
What are the effects of sulfur and phosphorus in steel?
Sulfur decreases ductility and notch impact toughness especially in the transverse direction. Weldability decreases with increasing sulfur content. Sulfur is found primarily in the form of sulfide inclusions. Sulfur levels are normally controlled to low levels. The only exception is free-machining steels, where sulfur is added to improve machinability.
Does sulfur dioxide increase or decrease the temperature of the atmosphere?
sulfur dioxide decreases temperature because it is a heavy gas
Introduction of sulfur in mild steel increases or decreases the machinability?
increases the machinability
What is is the source of energy for thermoacidophiles archaebacteria?
It's sulfur
What is the purpose of sulfur in fuel?
Sulfur in fuel in an impurity. It does not directly produce energy.
What is sulfur a poor conductor of?
Energy
How many energy levels are in a sulfur atom?
a sulfur atom has 3 energy levels. 2 on the first. 8 on the second and 6 on the third
Is sulfur a poor conductor of energy?
Yes, it is a horrible conductor of energy.
