Information valid for S-32 unless otherwise noted
[ATOM]

Sulfur

 [ATOM]

Basic Information


Symbol: S
Atomic Number: 16
Mass: 32.066
Melting Point: 112.8
Boiling Point: 444.6
Number of Protons/Electrons: 16
Number of Neutrons: 16
Classification: Non-metal
Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic
Density: 2.07
Color: yellow
British Spelling: Sulphur
IUPAC Spelling: Sulfur

Atomic Structure

[Bohr Model of Sulfur]  
Number of Energy Levels: 3

    First Energy Level: 2
    Second Energy Level: 8
    Third Energy Level: 6

Isotopes

Isotope Half Life
S-32Stable
S-33Stable
S-34Stable
S-3587.2 days
S-36Stable

Facts


Date of Discovery: Known to the ancients
Discoverer: Unknown
Name Origin: From the Latin word sulfur (brimstone)
Uses: matches, gunpowder, medicines
Obtained From: naturally

Related Links

Note: The external links below are not a part of this site and their content is not the responsibility of this site
  1. Sulfotech Research
If you know of any other links for Sulfur, please let me know
[Previous Element] [Next Element]