Nitrogen vs Sulfur
| Property | N Nitrogen | S Sulfur |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 7 | 16 |
| Symbol | N | S |
| Name | Nitrogen | Sulfur |
| Category | nonmetal | nonmetal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 14.006855 u | 32.0675 u |
| Period | 2 | 3 |
| Group | 15 | 16 |
| Block | s | p |
| Phase at STP | gas | solid |
| Electron configuration | 2s2.2p3 | [Ne]3s23p4 |
| Oxidation states | [-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] | [-2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 3.04 | 2.58 |
| Electron affinity | -0.07 eV | 2.0771 eV |
| Density | 1.2506 kg/m³ | 2067 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | -210 °C | 115.21 °C |
| Boiling point | -195.79 °C | 444.6 °C |
| Discovery year | 1772 | 1777 |