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

• 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.