Sulfur (S)

Sulfur is a chemical element with symbol S and atomic number 16. It is abundant, multivalent, and nonmetallic.

Atomic Number

16

Atomic Mass

32.06 u

Category

nonmetal

Phase

solid

Density

2.07 g/cm³

Electron Shells

2, 8, 6

Atomic Structure

Protons: 16 • Electrons: 16 • Neutrons: Varies by isotope

Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴

Discovery

Unknown