Phosphorus vs Sulfur
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Phosphorus | Sulfur |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 15 | 16 |
| Atomic mass | 30.974 | 32.06 |
| Electronegativity | 2.19 | 2.58 |
| Melting point | 317.3 K (44.2 °C) | 388.36 K (115.2 °C) |
| Boiling point | 553.7 K (280.6 °C) | 717.8 K (444.6 °C) |
| Density | 1.823 g/cm³ | 2.07 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 180 pm | 180 pm |
| Ionization energy | 10.487 eV | 10.36 eV |
| Discovered | 1669 | Ancient |
| Category | Reactive nonmetal | Reactive nonmetal |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Solid |
| Block | p | p |
| Group | 15 | 16 |
| Period | 3 | 3 |
| Valence electrons | 5 | 6 |
| Common charges | −3 | −2 |
| Electron configuration | [Ne] 3s2 3p3 | [Ne] 3s2 3p4 |