Question

Answer the following in respect of element \[\ce{_16^32S}\].

1. Give its electronic configuration.
2. To which group and period does it belon?
3. What is its valency?
4. Is it a metal or a non-metal?
5. Is it a reducing agent or an oxidising agent?
6. Give its formula with hydrogen.

Answer 1

1. Electronic configuration of \[\ce{_16^32S}\] is 16 = 2, 8, 6.
2. ₁₆S atomic number 16 belongs to group 16 (VI A) and has 2 shells belongs to period 3. 
3. Valency of ₁₆S is (8 − 6) = 2⁻.
4. It is Non-metal.
5. It is an oxidising agent as it accepts electrons to complete an octet.
6. Formula with H₂ is H₂S (Hydrogen sulphide).