Yes, sulfur has 6 and chlorine has 7. You're going to need to understand why, or else your knowledge of chemistry will not develop much further. Look at the columns of the periodic table, for starters.southerngirl5390 said:ok i think i answered half of my own question...sulfer has 6 electrons and I am takeing a guess and going to say chlorine has 7 also? can someone please tell me in I am correct?
Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom that participate in chemical bonding. They are responsible for the chemical properties of an element.
Carbon has 4 valence electrons. This means it has 4 electrons in its outermost energy level.
Valence electrons are important in chemical reactions because they determine how atoms will bond with other atoms and form molecules. The number of valence electrons also determines the reactivity of an element.
Chlorine has 7 valence electrons. This makes it highly reactive and likely to form bonds with other elements in order to achieve a full outer shell.
Fluorine has 7 valence electrons, just like chlorine. However, it is smaller in size and therefore has a stronger pull on its valence electrons. This makes it highly reactive and able to easily bond with other elements to achieve a full outer shell.