The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the ion _16^32 ~S^2- respectively are

Correct answer: (B) 16,16,18. For _16^32 ~S^2- , Number of protons =16 Number of neutrons =32-16=16 Number of electrons =16+2=18

Q27 / 180 · KCET 2023 · Chemistry

The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in the ion ${ }_{16}^{32} \mathrm{~S}^{2-}$ respectively are

For ${ }_{16}^{32} \mathrm{~S}^{2-}$, Number of protons $=16$ Number of neutrons $=32-16=16$ Number of electrons $=16+2=18$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.