Sulfur vs Chromium

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PropertyS SulfurCr Chromium
Atomic number1624
SymbolSCr
NameSulfurChromium
Categorynonmetaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight32.0675 u51.9961 u
Period34
Group166
Blockps
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ne]3s23p4[Ar]3d54s1
Oxidation states[-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)2.581.66
Electron affinity2.0771 eV0.675 eV
Density2067 kg/m³7150 kg/m³
Melting point115.21 °C1906.85 °C
Boiling point444.6 °C2670.85 °C
Discovery year17771797