How?
2007-01-10 13:10:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Also, what is the total number of electrons in a neutral atom. I don't get that. HELP
2007-01-10 13:29:30 · update #1
As a teacher, I don't let students handle sulfur b/c it can cause irritations to the skin or mucus membrane (if they rub their eyes or touch their mouth).
The total # of electrons is equal to the number of protons (atomic number) in a neutral atom only.
2007-01-10 13:45:18 · answer #1 · answered by b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For your second part: a neutral atom has the same number of electrons as protons. Therefore the no. of electrons should equal its atomic number
Eg. Elemental Sodium has 11 protons and 11 electrons
Sodium Cation (Na+) has 11 protons and 10 electrons. One is donated.
2007-01-10 13:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by koala_paradise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elemental sulfur doesn't really do anything. Sulfur as organic sulfides is an important part of the diet. It is involved in amino acid metabolism and redox reactions. Organic sulfur is also an antidote to cyanide poisoning.
Hydrogen sulfide is a poisonous gas.
So it depends on what form you're referring to.
Even oxygen in the ozone form is toxic. Oxygen as nascent (single atom) oxygen is also harmful.
2007-01-10 13:32:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what form it is in. If is elemental sulfur there should be no problem. However there are many other sulfur compounds that can be extremely dangerous.
2007-01-10 13:48:13 · answer #4 · answered by Scott S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a VERY SMALL amount can be helpful as it is passed in part through the sweat glands and the odor keeps mosquito's away.
2007-01-10 13:19:46 · answer #5 · answered by S.A.M. Gunner 7212 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋