Counting the number of electrons in an atom

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Which statement is correct for a neutral atom of sulfur (atomic number 16)?

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Correct option: It has 16 electrons.

Common mistakes: Halves or doubles the atomic number

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A1 · 1 mark · Chooses correct statement: It has 16 electrons.

Worked solution

For a neutral atom, number of electrons = atomic number. So, sulfur (atomic number 16) has 16 electrons.