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A pale yellow non-metallic element occurring widely in nature in several free and combined allotropic forms. It is used in black gunpowder, rubber vulcanization, the manufacture of insecticides and pharmaceuticals, and in the preparation of sulfur compounds such as hydrogen sulfide and sulfuric acid. The IUPAC has adopted the spelling "sulfur", as has the Royal Society of Chemistry Nomenclature Committee.
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Is nitrogen and sulfur bad for the earth?
no, in fact they are necessary for life.
Sulfur is often found in nature as an element not combined with other elements in a compound. What does this fact tell you about the reactivity of sulfur?
This fact suggests that sulfur is relatively unreactive on its own, as it is frequently found in its elemental form in nature. However, when combined with other elements or compounds, sulfur can exhibit a wide range of reactivity.
Is sulfur hexafluoride a monatomic ion?
Sulfur hexafluoride is not a monatomic ion but in fact a molecular compound.
Sulfur is often found in nature as an element not combined with other elements in a compound What does this fact tell you about the reactivity of sulfur?
Sulfur is relatively unreactive with the constituents of the Earth's atmosphere and crust under normal conditions. (However, sulfur can react with many of these materials under favorable conditions.)
Is sulfur a metal or metalliod?
Sulfur is neither a metal nor a metalloid. In fact, sulfur is actually a nonmetal. This can easily been seen on the periodic table, as sulfur is significantly distant from both the metals and metalloids.
Solid sulfur shatters when struck is it chemical or physical property?
The fact that solid sulfur shatters when struck is a physical property. This is because the property is based on the physical state and structure of the sulfur, rather than any change in its chemical composition.
List two interesting fact about sulfur?
Sulfur is the tenth most abundant element in the universe and is found in various forms on Earth, including pure elemental sulfur, sulfides, sulfates, and organic compounds. Sulfur has a distinct odor resembling rotten eggs, and this smell is used to detect its presence in volcanic gases, natural gas, and some minerals.
What makes sulfur so unique?
Sulfur is unique because of its ability to form a wide variety of compounds with other elements, creating sulfur compounds with diverse properties. It is also essential for life, being a key component of amino acids and proteins. Additionally, sulfur can undergo various oxidation states, contributing to its importance in industrial processes.
Is brimstone an element or compound?
Sulfur was historically called brimstone. (The "brim" part is from an old word meaning "burn", since elemental sulfur can occur as a rock-like substance that does, in fact, burn.)
What is the name of the scientist who discovered sulfur?
He didn't discover it, but in 1777 Antoine Lavoisier helped convince the scientific community that sulfur was an element, not a compound (in fact it is both, consisting of cyclic chains of S atoms).
What is the group name of sulfur?
Sulfur is in fact an elemental mineral.Hardness: 1.5- 2.5Streak: whiteSpecific gravity: 2.07Luster: resinous--greasyCleavage:imperfectFracture: curved shavings
When sulfur burns what indicates a chemical chang has occurred?
The production of sulfur dioxide gas and the release of heat and light indicate that a chemical change has occurred when sulfur burns. These changes are evidence of the chemical bonds in sulfur molecules breaking and forming new substances during combustion.
