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    Sulfur

    Nonmetal

    Atomic Number: 16 • Atomic Mass: 32.0600 u • Period: 3 • Group: 16

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2.58
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    Overview

    Sulfur is the chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16. It belongs to the Nonmetal group and is located in period 3 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:S
    • Atomic Number:16
    • Atomic Mass:32.0600 u
    • Group:16
    • Period:3
    • Category:Nonmetal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2.58 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Known since ancient times

    Fun Fact #2

    Produces distinctive rotten egg smell as hydrogen sulfide

    Common Uses

    • Gunpowder
    • Fertilizers
    • Vulcanization of rubber