Sulfur vs Silver
| Property | S Sulfur | Ag Silver |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 | 47 |
| Symbol | S | Ag |
| Name | Sulfur | Silver |
| Category | nonmetal | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 32.0675 u | 107.8682 u |
| Period | 3 | 5 |
| Group | 16 | 11 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p4 | [Kr]5s14d10 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.58 | 1.93 |
| Electron affinity | 2.0771 eV | 1.302 eV |
| Density | 2067 kg/m³ | 1.050100e+4 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 115.21 °C | 961.78 °C |
| Boiling point | 444.6 °C | 2161.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1777 | N/A |