Sulfur vs Nobelium
| Property | S Sulfur | No Nobelium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 | 102 |
| Symbol | S | No |
| Name | Sulfur | Nobelium |
| Category | nonmetal | actinide |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 32.0675 u | 259 u |
| Period | 3 | 7 |
| Group | 16 | N/A |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p4 | [Rn]7s25f14 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.58 | 1.3 |
| Electron affinity | 2.0771 eV | -2.36 eV |
| Density | 2067 kg/m³ | 9900 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 115.21 °C | 826.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 444.6 °C | -273.15 °C |
| Discovery year | 1777 | 1957 |