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What does the S in S8 represent (Select All that Apply)

• An atom of Sulfur
• An isotope of Sulfur
• An allotrope of Sulfur
• A collection of atoms of Sulfur

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Answer:

An atom of Sulfur

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer:

• A collection of atoms of Sulfur

Step-by-step explanation:

I'll assume the notation is written as
S_(8). A subscript after an element symbol represent the number of individual atoms of the symbol. In this case
S_(8) is telling us we have 8 sulfur atoms that are somehow connected to each other. That is in contrast with 8S, which means we have 8 different sulfur atoms. A chemical formaula, such as
CH_(4) tells us we have a molecule containing 1 carbon atom and 4 hydrogen atoms.

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