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If sulfur gained another electron, would its charge be positive or negative? Explain your thinking. *
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If sulfur gained another electron, would its charge be positive or negative?

Explain your thinking. *

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AS WE KNOW THAT , when non-metallic elements gain electrons to form anions, SO sulphur is non metal and have the capacity to gain two electrons as lies in 6th group so it can gain electron and become sulphide ion(S-).

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