Sulfur (S)
Sulfur
Sulfur (S) is a non-metal in period 3, group 16. Its relative atomic mass is 32.06 and the molar mass of the atom is 32.06 g/mol; the molar mass of S₈ is 256.48 g/mol.
Atomic number 16
Atomic mass 32.06
Molar mass 32.06 g/mol S₈: 256.48 g/mol
Category Non-metal Solid
Properties of sulfur
| Atomic number | 16 |
|---|---|
| Symbol | S |
| Latin name | Sulfur |
| Relative atomic mass | 32.06 |
| Molar mass | 32.06 g/mol · S₈: 256.48 g/mol |
| Group, period, block | 16, 3, p |
| Category | Non-metal |
| State at 20 °C | Solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne] 3s² 3p⁴ |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.58 |
| Atomic radius | 100 pm |
Electron configuration of sulfur
Electrons per shell
K2L8M6
Full notation
1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴
Noble-gas notation
16 protons · 16 electrons[Ne] 3s² 3p⁴
Formula and compounds of sulfur
Simple substanceS₈sulfurMolar mass of S₈: 256.48 g/mol
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Frequently asked questions
The relative atomic mass of sulfur is 32.06, so the molar mass of the atom is 32.06 g/mol; the molar mass of S₈ is 256.48 g/mol.
Full: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴. Noble-gas notation: [Ne] 3s² 3p⁴.