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Sulfur

Sulfur (S) is a chemical element belonging to the category Non-metal, with atomic number 16 and atomic mass 32.0600 u. This sheet describes its fundamental properties, periodic position and physical characteristics.

Identity

  • Name: Sulfur
  • Symbol: S
  • Atomic number: 16
  • Atomic mass: 32.0600 u

Position in the periodic table

  • Group: 16
  • Period: 3
  • Category: Non-metal

Physico-chemical properties

  • Standard state: Solid
  • Melting point: 115.2°C
  • Density: 2.07 g/cm³
  • Electron configuration: [Ne] 3s² 3p⁴

Scientific description

Sulfur is a chemical element with symbol S and atomic number 16. It belongs to the category of Non-metal and occupies group 16 and period 3. Its standard atomic mass is 32.0600 u.


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