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How many additional electrons can fit into the n = 3 shell of sulfur (S)?

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The electronic configuration of Sulfur is:
[Ne], 3s², 3p⁴
The n = 3 shell can accommodate a total of 8 electrons with:
3s², 3p⁶
Therefore, two more electrons can fit into the n = 3 shell of Sulfur
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