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Sulphur

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Atomic number 16
Atomic weight 32.06
Orbital electronic configuration (Ne)3s23p4
First ionization energy (eV) 10.360
Second ionization energy (eV) 23.4
Third ionization energy (eV) 35
Electronegativity (Pauling) 2.58
Atomic radius (Å) 1.09
Bonding radius (Å) 1.02
Oxidation states ±2, 4, 6

Properties

Density (g/ml) 2.07
Melting point (K) 388.36
Boiling point (K) 717.75
Heat of vaporization (kJ/mol) -
Heat of fusion (kJ/mol) 1.7175
Specific heat capacity (Jg-1K-1) 0.71
Crystal structure orthorhombic

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