Sulfur vs Strontium
| Property | S Sulfur | Sr Strontium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 | 38 |
| Symbol | S | Sr |
| Name | Sulfur | Strontium |
| Category | nonmetal | alkaline-earth-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 32.0675 u | 87.62 u |
| Period | 3 | 5 |
| Group | 16 | 2 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p4 | [Kr]5s2 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [1, 2] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.58 | 0.95 |
| Electron affinity | 2.0771 eV | 0.052 eV |
| Density | 2067 kg/m³ | 2640 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 115.21 °C | 776.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 444.6 °C | 1381.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1777 | 1792 |