S
Sulfur Symbol (S)
Sulfur is element 16 of the periodic table. Copy its symbol S and see its atomic weight, electron configuration and common compounds.
What does S mean?
S is the chemical symbol for sulfur, element number 16 in the periodic table. Sulfur is a reactive nonmetal in group 16, period 3. It is a yellow nonmetal; sulfuric acid is the most produced industrial chemical.
Codes and properties
| Chemical symbol | S |
|---|---|
| Atomic number (Z) | 16 |
| Standard atomic weight | 32.06 |
| Group / period | 16 / 3 |
| Element category | reactive nonmetal |
| Electron configuration | 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴ |
| Common compounds | H₂SO₄, SO₂, H₂S |
How to type S
- Plain text: type
S— element symbols are ordinary Latin letters, with the first letter capitalised. - Subscripts in formulas: use Unicode subscript digits (₀₁₂₃₄₅₆₇₈₉) for formulas such as H₂SO₄ — copy them from the chemistry keyboard.
- LaTeX: write
\mathrm{S}in math mode, or use the mhchem package:\ce{S}. - HTML:
S; for subscripts use<sub>, e.g.H<sub>2</sub>O.
Frequently asked questions
What is the chemical symbol for sulfur?
The chemical symbol for sulfur is S.
What is the atomic number of sulfur?
Sulfur has atomic number 16, meaning each atom has 16 protons.
What is the electron configuration of sulfur?
The ground-state electron configuration of sulfur is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁴.