Oxygen vs Sulfur
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Oxygen | Sulfur |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 8 | 16 |
| Atomic mass | 15.999 | 32.06 |
| Electronegativity | 3.44 | 2.58 |
| Melting point | 54.36 K (-218.8 °C) | 388.36 K (115.2 °C) |
| Boiling point | 90.19 K (-183 °C) | 717.8 K (444.6 °C) |
| Density | 1.429 g/L | 2.07 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 152 pm | 180 pm |
| Ionization energy | 13.618 eV | 10.36 eV |
| Discovered | 1774 | Ancient |
| Category | Reactive nonmetal | Reactive nonmetal |
| State at room temp. | Gas | Solid |
| Block | p | p |
| Group | 16 | 16 |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Valence electrons | 6 | 6 |
| Common charges | −2 | −2 |
| Electron configuration | [He] 2s2 2p4 | [Ne] 3s2 3p4 |