Does a sulfur atom gain or lose an ion and does it lose an electron or proton or neutron?

Answer 1

Sulfur can gain maximum of 2 electrons and lose maximum of 6 electrons.

Answer 2

A sulfur atom can gain two electrons to form the sulfide ion, S^2-. In this process, the sulfur atom gains electrons and becomes negatively charged. It does not lose any protons or neutrons in this process.

Answer 3

yes,because it becomes a negatively charged atom

Answer 4

Generally sulfur would tend to gain electrons but it can also share electrons with oxygen.

Answer 5

Sulfur can gain or lose electrons, depending on the reaction. However, to form the sulfur anion, S2-, sulfur gains electrons.

Answer 6

Generally, sulfur (S) will lose electrons to become an anion in the formation of an ionic bond. It will share those electrons in the formation of a covalent bond.

Answer 7

Two are usually lost - but 6 can be shared as in SF6

Answer 8

It depends on the reaction. Read the related link below.

Answer 9

When a sulfur atom forms an ion, it gains two electrons, forming a sulfide ion, S2-.