Question

Identify the atomic number of each of the fol­lowing atoms: Sulphur (p$=16$, n$=16$)

Answer 1

Atomic number:

1. Atomic number is equal to the number of protons or the number of electrons present in an atom of the element.
2. For example, the atomic number of carbon is 6 and it contains 6 protons in its nucleus and 6 electrons in its shells.

Identify the atomic number of sulphur:

1. In sulphur, number of protons is equal to $16$.
2. Hence, the atomic number of sulphur is $16$.