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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
    Phosphorus (P)Chlorine (Cl)
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    Applications

    Sulfur has a wide range of applications in various industries, including:

    • Gunpowder
    • Fertilizers
    • Vulcanization of rubber