Sulfur, which has the symbol S, is a solid at room temperature. It can accept electrons to fill its valence shell, just like the halogens. Based on the electron affinity trends on the periodic table, will sulfur react more vigorously or less vigorously than fluorine with iron wool

Which statement correctly describes the phosphate ion, ? it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms covalently bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge distributed over the entire ion. it is composed of one phosphorus atom and four oxygen atoms ionically bonded together, and there is a –3 charge on the phosphorus atom.