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How many electrons would be in a -2 charged anion of sulfur?

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The atomic number of sulfur is 16, which means a neutral sulfur atom has 16 protons and 16 electrons.

When sulfur gains two electrons to form a -2 charged anion, it now has 16 protons and 18 electrons (-2 charge means 2 more electrons than protons).

Therefore, there would be 18 electrons in a -2 charged anion of sulfur.

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