NO. 016Reactive Nonmetal

S

Sulfur

Sulfur is a yellow Reactive Nonmetal commonly found near volcanic regions and in sulfide minerals. It is essential for proteins and enzymes in living organisms. Sulfur is heavily used in fertilizer production, sulfuric acid manufacturing, and various chemical industries.

Crystal Structure

Orthorhombic

Technical Specifications

Atomic Mass32.06 u

Density2.07 g/cm³

Melting Point388.36 K

Boiling Point717.8 K

Atomic Radius103 pm

Electronegativity2.58

Ionization Energy1000 kJ/mol

Electron Affinity200 kJ/mol

Bonding TypeCovalent

Oxidation States-2, 4, 6

Acid/BaseAcidic

ReactivityMedium

Electron Configuration

[Ne] 3s2 3p4

Discovered ByAncient

Year2000

Known Isotopes

Sulfur-32Sulfur-33Sulfur-34Sulfur-36