How many electrons are contained in the first, second, and third energy levels, respectively, for the element sulfur, s?

First shell : 2

Second shell : 8

Third shell: 6

Explanation:

The atomic number of sulfur is 16.

The electronic configuration of sulfur is: 1s²2s²2p⁶3s²3p⁴

There are three shells : n =1, n=2 and n=3

The first shell has two electrons, 1s²

The second shell has eight electrons, 2s²2p⁶

The third shell has six electrons, 3s²3p⁴

increased stability in the completion of fluorine's outer shell.

colorless gas, exhibiting a blue glow when placed in an electric field

b) solid

its a type of rock