Sulfur vs Tin
| Property | S Sulfur | Sn Tin |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 16 | 50 |
| Symbol | S | Sn |
| Name | Sulfur | Tin |
| Category | nonmetal | post-transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 32.0675 u | 118.71 u |
| Period | 3 | 5 |
| Group | 16 | 14 |
| Block | p | p |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [Ne]3s23p4 | [Kr]5s24d105p2 |
| Oxidation states | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | [-4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.58 | 1.96 |
| Electron affinity | 2.0771 eV | 1.112 eV |
| Density | 2067 kg/m³ | 7287 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 115.21 °C | 231.93 °C |
| Boiling point | 444.6 °C | 2601.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1777 | N/A |