Chapter 2, Problem 3MCP

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The atomic number of Sulfur elements has to be provided.

Concept Introduction:

Atomic number:

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is called atomic number.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The elemental symbol of Sulfur has to be given.

Concept Introduction:

The elemental symbol is defined as a notation of one or two letters representing a chemical element.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The average atomic mass of Sulfur has to be provided.

Concept Introduction:

The average atomic mass means the sum of the masses of its isotopes, to each multiplied through its natural abundance.

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of protons in one atom of Sulfur has to be provided.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (a).

(e)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of electrons in one atom of Sulfur has to be provided.

Concept Introduction:

The number of electrons: The number of electrons present in an atom.

(f)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The most probable change of an ion formed from Sulfur has to be provided.

(g)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The number of electrons in the ${\text{S}}^{\text{2-}}$ ion has to be provided.

Concept Introduction:

Refer part (e).