16S32.06
Sulfur
Reactive non-metal · element 16 · group 16, period 3
Quick facts
| Symbol | S |
|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 |
| Relative atomic mass | 32.06 |
| Category | Reactive non-metal |
| Position | group 16, period 3 |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Melting point | 115.2 °C |
| Boiling point | 444.6 °C |
| Density | 2.07 g/cm³ |
| Electronegativity | 2.58 |
| Electron configuration | [Ne] 3s2 3p4 |
About Sulfur
Sulfur has the symbol S and atomic number 16, which means every sulfur atom has 16 protons in its nucleus and, in a neutral atom, 16 electrons. At room temperature it is a solid.
Non-metals are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity. They form covalent bonds with other non-metals and negative ions with metals.
It melts at 115.2 °C and boils at 444.6 °C.
Explore it
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