How many "dots" would be around the central atom in the Lewis structure of S (sulfur)?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 4

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How many "dots" would be around the central atom in the Lewis structure of S (sulfur)?

A) 5 
B) 6 
C) 7 
D) 4

Frodriguez521 · Answer

B) 6 one above one below and 2 on the left and right sides

DRK · Answer

we did not draw dots (electrons) around S.but it has six single bonds.for one single bond occupy two electrons. TOTAL TWELVE (12) ELECTRONS around S

Anonymous · Answer

Sulfur has 6 valence electrons, which are represented as 6 dots in its Lewis structure. Therefore, the answer is B) 6. This is due to sulfur's position in group 16 of the periodic table, indicating it has six valence electrons. 
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How many "dots" would be around the central atom in the Lewis structure of S (sulfur)? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 4

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How many "dots" would be around the central atom in the Lewis structure of S (sulfur)?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 4