The atomic number of sulfur is 16. Sulfur combines with hydrogen by covalent bonding to form a compound, hydrogen sulfide. Based on the number of valence electrons in a sulfur atom, predict the molecular formula of the compound. A) HS B) HS2 C) H₂S D) H4S

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Sulfur has 6 valence electrons and needs 2 more to complete its octet. It forms two covalent bonds with two hydrogen atoms, each providing one electron, resulting in the molecular formula H₂S.

The Atomic Number of Sulfur Is 16