What is the atomic structure of sulfur?

Answer 1

In elemental form, eight sulfur atoms combine to form a cyclic octatomic molecule with covalent bonds between sulfur atoms in a ring structure. It has molecular formula S8, and is called Octasulfur. It is also the standard allotrope of sulfur.

Answer 2

Sulfur has 16 protons and electrons in its atomic structure. It typically has 16 neutrons in its most common isotope, making its Atomic Mass around 32 atomic mass units. Sulfur has a total of three electron shells, with two electrons in the first shell, eight in the second shell, and six in the third shell.