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Atomic Profile
Sulfur (S)
Discover properties, shell configurations, industrial applications, compounds, and historical occurrences of the Sulfur element.
16S32.06
Physical Properties
Melting Point115.21 °C
Boiling Point444.6 °C
Density2.07 g/cm³
Electronegativity2.58
Group / PeriodGroup 16, Period 3
Electronic Config[Ne] 3s² 3p⁴
Bohr Shells2, 8, 6
Bohr Electron Model
Visualizing the concentric Bohr orbits and energy level shells for Sulfur.
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Shell 1: 2e⁻ | Shell 2: 8e⁻ | Shell 3: 6e⁻
Origin & Abundance
Discovery Details
Discovered by Known since antiquity in the year Ancient times.
Natural Occurrence
Found in nature in its elemental form (yellow crystals near volcanic vents) and as sulfide/sulfate minerals.
Common Uses & Applications
- Sulfuric acid industrial chemical manufacturing
- Vulcanization of rubber tires
- Gunpowder formulations
- Skin treatment ointments
Common Chemical Compounds
Below are typical molecular compounds formed by Sulfur interacting with other elements:
H₂SO₄ (Sulfuric Acid)SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)H₂S (Hydrogen Sulfide)
Element Concept Check
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Video Lectures & Fact Files
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