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Sulfur or sulphur) is the element (S). Sulfites (also sulphites) are compounds that contain the sulfite ion (SO2−3)
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Does Macrodantin contain Sulfur or Sulfites?
yes
When burned sulfur nitrogen and carbon form what kind of compounds?
sulfites
Are sulfites natural?
some wines and balsamic vinegars naturally produce it during the fermentation process. However many are added, because sulfites are a form of sulfur, and sulfur is naturally an anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, which is perfect for preserving foods and wine.
Are sulfur atoms the same thing as sulfur?
Yes, they are.
Is sulphur and sulfate the same thing?
No. Sulfur is an element and Sulfate is a compound with sulfur in it.
Is sulfur dioxide a sulfite?
No. A sulfite is a compound containing the sulfite ion, SO32-. Sulfur dioxide is the anhydride of sulfurous acid. Sulfites are salts of sulfurous acid.
Do raisins have acid in them?
yes -- grapes have sulfites them selves and they use sulfites in the drying process so all dried fruits have sulfites !!! unless there is some new health food type or brand that i don't know about ??? ------------ 1. The content of sulfites in raisins depends on the type. Not all raisins contain sulfites. 2. The drying process involve sometimes sulfur dioxide. 3. Wines contain sulfites but in not dangerous concentrations.
Are carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide the same thing?
No. Carbon dioxide is very different from sulfur dioxide.
Is sulfur dioxide the same as sulfite?
No, sulfur dioxide is a gas with the formula SO2 Sulfite is an ion with the formula (SO32-). It occurs along side some sort of positive ion to balance its negative charge. These compounds, called sulfites, can form when sulfur dioxide, an acidic oxide, reacts with basic oxides. Most metal oxides are basic.
Why do I have a sulfur smell from your body esp after a glass of wine?
From the sulfur sprinkled on grapes shortly before harvesting. It becomes part of the wine, and any vineyard that practices this must also label their wine "contains sulfites"
Are sulfites soluble?
sulfites are mostly insoluble except for the Na, K, NH4 sulfites
Are sulfa and sulfites the same?
No. "Sulfa" is used to describe a type of drug molecules containing the sulfonamide moiety (SO2N). Sulfites are compounds with the polyatomic ion SO32-.
