Sulfur is a solid at room temperature, while sulfur dioxide is a gas. Explain?

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Solution

Sulfur(S₈) exists as a polyatomic molecule.
It consists of S=S (double bonds).
They are held together by strong covalent forces.
As a result, it has a puckered structure.
The sulfur dioxide(SO₂), exists in the gaseous state because the force of attraction between the molecules is not really strong.
The weak force between them tends to let them in their gaseous form.
Thus, sulfur is a solid at room temperature, while sulfur dioxide is a gas.

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