Neon vs Sulfur
| Property | Ne Neon | S Sulfur |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 10 | 16 |
| Symbol | Ne | S |
| Name | Neon | Sulfur |
| Category | noble-gas | nonmetal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 20.1797 u | 32.0675 u |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Group | 18 | 16 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p6 | [Ne]3s23p4 |
| Oxidation states | [0] | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | N/A | 2.58 |
| Electron affinity | -1.2 eV | 2.0771 eV |
| Density | 0.8999 kg/m³ | 2067 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -248.59 °C | 115.21 °C |
| Boiling point | -246.05 °C | 444.6 °C |
| Discovery year | 1898 | 1777 |