It oxidizes metals, giving a variety of binary sulfides in which sulfur exhibits a negative oxidation state (2−). Elemental sulfur oxidizes less electronegative nonmetals, and more electronegative nonmetals, such as oxygen and the halogens, will oxidize it. Other strong oxidizing agents also oxidize sulfur. The ionization energy of lithium is greater than that of potassium. The ionization energy of iodine is greater than that of fluorine. The ionization energy of magnesium is greater than that of sulfur. Start access open the file named exploring_a05_grader_h2_hotel accdb