2) Element symbol: S
 

3) Number of electrons, protons, and neutrons: 16 electron, 16 proton, 16 neutrons
 

4) Atomic number: 16
 

5) Atomic mass: 32.066
 

6) Characteristics:

Sulfur is a tasteless, odorless, light yellow solid.
 

7)

History:

Also called brimstone, it has been known since prehistoric times and is mentioned in the Bible and classical records.

Three things made from the element:

Sulfur is used in the production of

- matches

- vulcanized rubber

- dyes

- gunpowder
 

8) Isotopes:

No common isotopes.
 

9) Sulfur combines with hydrogen and the metallic elements in the presence of heat to form sulfides. Sulfur also combines with chlorine in several proportions to produce sulfur monochloride and sulfur dichloride. When burned in air, sulfur combines with oxygen to form sulfur dioxide.
 

10) Sulfur melts at rhombic 112.8º C (235º F) monoclinic 119º C (246º F) and boils at 444.6º C (832º F).