Sulfur is element 16. how many dots would you have to show in the electron dot diagram for sulfur?

a. two
c. eight
b. six
d. sixteen

Answer :  The correct option is, (b) six

Explanation :

Lewis-dot structure or electron dot diagram : It shows the bonding between the atoms of a molecule and it also shows the unpaired electrons present in the molecule.

In the Lewis-dot structure the valance electrons are shown by 'dot'.

The representation of valence electrons of an atom by dots around the symbol of an element is said to be the electron dot symbol.

The given molecule is, sulfur (S).

As we know that the atomic number of sulfur is 16 that means sulfur has '6' valence electrons. Thus, 6 dots are shown in the electron dot diagram.

The Lewis structure of sulfur (S) is shown below.