Question

What would be the electron dot structure of a molecule of Sulphur which is made up of eight atoms of Sulphur? (Hint – The eight atoms of Sulphur are joined together in the form of a ring).

Answer 1

Sulfur (${\mathrm{S}}_8$):

• The atomic number of Sulfur is $16$ and the distribution of electrons in its shells can be given as $2,8,6$.
• It has six valence electrons.
• The molecule of Sulfur has eight sulfur atoms.

Electron dot structure of a molecule of Sulfur:

• The eight atoms of a molecule of Sulfur are connected by single covalent bonds.
• The electron dot structure of a molecule of Sulfur can be given as: