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Sulfur
32.065(5) 6
4
2
-2
  S
16
1s22s22p63s23p4 16,3,p
[ ? ] Non-Metal:
Compounds:
SO2, SO3, H2S ,H2SO4

Sulfur, or sulphur, is a chemical element. It is an element essential for life, and is abundant in nature.
Sulfur has the symbol S while its atomic number is 16. It is a yellowish crystalline solid widely used in making artificial fertilizers.