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Sulfur (S)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Sulfur is a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16. It's an essential element for all life, being a component of certain amino acids and vitamins.

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