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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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    Occurrence

    Sulfur is found in various natural sources, including minerals, rocks, and the Earth's crust.

    • 17th most abundant element in Earth's crust
    • Found in native form near volcanic regions and hot springs
    • Present in many minerals as sulfides and sulfates
    • Essential element for all living organisms