| 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 |