Question

20 question (2 points) consider the atom whose electron configuration is ne3s²3p⁴. 1st attempt part 1 (1 point) write the one - or two - letter symbol for the element.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze electron - configuration

The electron - configuration [Ne]3s²3p⁴ means the atom has the electron configuration of neon plus 2 electrons in the 3s orbital and 4 electrons in the 3p orbital. Neon has 10 electrons. Adding 2 + 4 = 6 more electrons, the total number of electrons is 10+6 = 16.

Step2: Identify the element

The number of electrons in a neutral atom is equal to its atomic number. The element with atomic number 16 is sulfur.

Answer:

S