Question

State the mass and atomic number of sulfur,$S_{16}^{32}$

Answer 1

Understanding the concept:

Sulfur is a nonmetal belonging to group 16 and period 3. It is represented by the symbol S.

Explanation of Mass number:

The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus is known as its mass number. Its represented as a superscript $S^{32}$.

Explanation of Atomic number:

The number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom. It is represented as a subscript,${\mathrm{S}}_{16}$.

Atomic number and mass number of sulfur:

• Atomic number = number of protons= 16
• Mass number = number of protons + number of neutron
• Mass number =16+16
• Hence, mass number of sulfur atom =32