Sulfur vs Chlorine
| Property | S Sulfur | Cl Chlorine |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 | 17 |
| Symbol | S | Cl |
| Name | Sulfur | Chlorine |
| Category | nonmetal | halogen |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 32.0675 u | 35.4515 u |
| Period | 3 | 3 |
| Group | 16 | 17 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | gas |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p4 | [Ne]3s23p5 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [-1, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.58 | 3.16 |
| Electron affinity | 2.0771 eV | 3.6127 eV |
| Density | 2067 kg/m³ | 3.214 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 115.21 °C | -101.5 °C |
| Boiling point | 444.6 °C | -34.04 °C |
| Discovery year | 1777 | 1774 |