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Sulfur (S) — Element 16

A concise reference for Sulfur, element 16.

Element overview

Sulfur (S) is element 16 with a listed atomic mass of 32.06 u. It is in group 16 and period 3. Its category is nonmetal.

Atomic properties

Electron configuration: [Ne] 3s2 3p4. Electronegativity: 2.58. Common oxidation states: -2, +2, +4, +6.

Physical properties

Density: 2.067; melting point: 388.36; boiling point: 717.8. Values depend on conditions, phase and source.

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