Which of the following statements is true when sulphur atom forms its ion?
A. It achieves an inert configuration B. It transfers two electrons in the process C. It accepts one electron in the process D. It gets oxidized in the process
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
Sulphur(s) has atomic number 16 and electron configuration \(1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} s p^{6} 3 s^{2} 3 p^{4}\). When sulphur ionizes \(S _{( s )}+2 e ^{-} \rightarrow S ^{2-}\) It gains two electrons to have the configuration \(1 s^{2} 2 s^{2} 2 p^{63} s^{2} 3 p^{6}\) That is characteristic of inert element argon
