How many unpaired dots are there in the electric configuration of a sulfur atom, S? Group of answer choices 2 6 8 4

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Problem 5.76EP: Four hypothetical elements, A, B, C, and D, have electronegativities A = 3.4, B = 3.1, C = 2.5, end...
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How many unpaired dots are there in the electric configuration of a sulfur atom, S?

Group of answer choices
2
6
8
4
 
Use electronegativities to predict which bond can be classified as ionic:
Group of answer choices
A, F-O
B, O-O
C, Si-O
D, Na-O
 
Predict which bond can be classified as polar covalent:
Group of answer choices
A, S-O
B, S-Al
C, S-C
 
Predict which bond can be classified as nonpolar covalent:
Group of answer choices
A, C-O
B, C-Si
C, C-S
D, C-Ca
 
D, S-Se
 
 

 

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