Sulfur vs Potassium
| Property | S Sulfur | K Potassium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 | 19 |
| Symbol | S | K |
| Name | Sulfur | Potassium |
| Category | nonmetal | alkali-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 32.0675 u | 39.0983 u |
| Period | 3 | 4 |
| Group | 16 | 1 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p4 | [Ar]4s1 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [-1, 1] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.58 | 0.82 |
| Electron affinity | 2.0771 eV | 0.5014 eV |
| Density | 2067 kg/m³ | 890 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 115.21 °C | 63.38 °C |
| Boiling point | 444.6 °C | 758.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1777 | 1807 |