-Sulfur is commonly used in gunpowder, fireworks, and matches.

-Sulfur has 6 valence electrons

Electron configuration:

- 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 or [Ne] 3s2 3p4

Element Classification: Non-metal

Period Number: 3    

Group Number: 16    

# of known isotopes:

-Sulfur has 21 known isotopes ranging from S-27 to S-46 and S-48. Charge -2