The electron configuration of a cation with a 2+ charge is shown below. 1s22s22p63s23p6
What is the electron configuration for the ion's neutral parent atom? The atom is a main group
element. Name the group that the parent atom likely belongs to on the Periodic Table and identify
one chemical property of the parent atom.

c is having 4 valence electrons and is bonded to three hydrogens and one sulphur atom, therefore, the number of bond pair is equal to four. as all the valence electrons are used in forming the bonds so, there is no lone pair left on carbon.

s is having 6 valence electrons and is bonded to one other sulfur atom and one carbon atom, therefore, the number of bond pair is equal to 2. as only two valence electrons are used in forming the bonds so, four electrons are left. therefore, two lone pairs are present on s.