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.