Question 82

(Multiple Choice)

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) H₃S₂
E) H₄S

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