Question

Which of the following represents a species with 16 protons and 18 electrons? A) Ar B) S C) S²⁻ D) Si⁴⁻ E) S²⁺ Question 5 of 40

Answer 1

Answer:S²⁻

Explanation:

Sulphur is in group 16. The atomic number of sulphur is 16.

However, sulphur can accept two electrons to form the sulphide ion S²⁻ which contains 18 electrons, hence the answer provided above.