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.
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Sulfur
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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.