Question

using the periodic table shown here please answer the following questions about S. 1.what element does the symbol S stand for? 2.what is its atomic number? 3.what part of the atom does the atomic number represent? 4. what type of element is S?

Answer 1

1) It stands for sulfur

2) 16

3)It stands for the number of protons

4)Chalcogen

Answer 2

1). The symbol S represents the sulfur element.

2). The atomic number is 16.

3). The atomic number represents the total number of protons in each sulfur atom.

4). Sulfur is a Non-Metal element. The Non-Metal elements are not able to conduct electricity or heat very well. At room temperature, they can exist as gases and solids. For example, elementary sulfur exists at room temperature as a solid.