Electron dot structure of s8 class 10

To draw the electron dot structure of s8, we must know the steps of electron dot structure or Lewis dot structures.

We will learn the electron dot structure of s8 molecule through the following points

1. Formula of Sulphur molecule

2. Electronic configuration of Sulphur

4. Find the central atom in the compound

5. Draw the structural formula of s8 molecule

6. Electron dot structure of s8 molecule

 

Formula of Sulphur molecule

Sulphur molecule is made of eight atoms of sulphur.

`S_8`

Electronic configuration of Sulphur

Sulphur has atomic number 16.

`[Ne]3s^2 3p^4`

Find the central atom in the compound

The S8 molecule has eight sulphur atoms and is joined in the form of a ring.

 Structural  formula of s8 molecule

A sulphur atom has 6 valence electrons and needs 2 electrons to complete its octet or stable electronic configuration.

Each sulphur atom forms covalent bonds with two other sulphur atoms by sharing two electrons and forming a ring-shaped structure.

Electron dot structure of s8 molecule

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