Question

Example of sulphur’s three valency

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

1s1 1s2 1s3 2s22s3

Answer 2

Answer:

see explanation

Explanation:

the Electronic configuration of Sulfur is 2,8,6 as its atomic number is 16. So, for sulfur to attain stability it has to gain 2 electrons. Therefore combining capacity of sulfur or valency is -2. Compunds of sulphur like SO3, SO2, etc have a valency of 6.