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Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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Problem 1RQ: Define and explain the differences between the following terms. a. law and theory b. theory and...

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what is the difference between a sulfer atom and a sulfer molecule?

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Step 1 Sulfur Atom

The sulfur atom is an oxygen group element of atomic number 16. It consists of six valence electrons and exists in multiple valence states.

Step 2 Sulfur Molecule

The Sulfur molecule is an octatomic molecule consisting of eight sulfur atoms bonded to each other in a cyclic fashion where one sulfur atom is connected to two sulfur atoms. They do not form stable sulfur-sulfur double bonds. Hence they exist as S₈ molecule forming single bonds among eight sulfur atoms in a circular fashion.

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