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Which electron configuration is correct for a neutral sulfur atom (atomic number 16)?
- A 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4
- B 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5
- C 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6
- D 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p7
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The correct electron configuration for a neutral sulfur atom (atomic number 16) is '1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4'. Sulfur has 16 electrons, and following the Aufbau principle, we fill the lowest energy levels first, with the s orbital being filled before the p orbital. The 3p orbital will be filled with 4 electrons.
