How many bonds does Sulfur forms to ahieve stability?
January 3rd, 2010 | by bonds |
Minitrue asked:
In terms of bonding, I see sulfur sometimes form 4 single bonds with surrounding atoms, and sometimes form 6 single bonds. How do you know which one to follow when you are given the formula for a molecule?
In terms of bonding, I see sulfur sometimes form 4 single bonds with surrounding atoms, and sometimes form 6 single bonds. How do you know which one to follow when you are given the formula for a molecule?
When does sulfur form 6 single bonds in a molecule?
Thx
Does a lone pair of electrons count as a single bond for sulfur?
WILLY
One Response to “How many bonds does Sulfur forms to ahieve stability?”
By Janel M on Jan 5, 2010 | Reply
ROCKY
You need to count the valence electrons of all the atoms and determine and then draw a lewis structure. S can have an expanded octet so it can take more than 4 bonds depending on the # of valence electrons.