Questions: Write the chemical symbol for the following element: 16 Protons, 18 Electrons, 17 Neutrons

Write the chemical symbol for the following element: 16 Protons, 18 Electrons, 17 Neutrons
Transcript text: Write the chemical symbol for the following element: 16 Protons, 18 Electrons, 17 Neutrons
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Determine the Element from the Number of Protons
  • The number of protons in an atom determines the element.
  • An element with 16 protons is sulfur (S).
Step 2: Write the Chemical Symbol
  • The chemical symbol for sulfur is \( \text{S} \).

Final Answer

\(\boxed{\text{S}}\)

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