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16
S
32.06

Sulfur

Reactive nonmetals · Group 16 · Period 3

Atomic properties

Atomic number16
SymbolS
Standard atomic weight32.06
ClassificationReactive nonmetals
Group16
Period3
Blockp-block
Electron configuration[Ne] 3s2 3p4
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.58
Common oxidation states+6, +4, -2

Physical properties

Phase at 20 °CSolid
Density2.07 g/cm³
Melting point115.21 °C
Boiling point444.6 °C
DiscoveredAncient
CAS number

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