Sulfur vs Chlorine
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Sulfur | Chlorine |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 | 17 |
| Atomic mass | 32.06 | 35.45 |
| Electronegativity | 2.58 | 3.16 |
| Melting point | 388.36 K (115.2 °C) | 171.6 K (-101.5 °C) |
| Boiling point | 717.8 K (444.6 °C) | 239.11 K (-34 °C) |
| Density | 2.07 g/cm³ | 3.214 g/L |
| Atomic radius | 180 pm | 175 pm |
| Ionization energy | 10.36 eV | 12.968 eV |
| Discovered | Ancient | 1774 |
| Category | Reactive nonmetal | Halogen |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Gas |
| Block | p | p |
| Group | 16 | 17 |
| Period | 3 | 3 |
| Valence electrons | 6 | 7 |
| Common charges | −2 | −1 |
| Electron configuration | [Ne] 3s2 3p4 | [Ne] 3s2 3p5 |