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Sulfur is common. It is an abundant, multivalent non-metal. In nature, sulfur can be found as the pure element and as sulfide and sulfate minerals. Elemental sulfur crystals are commonly sought after by mineral collectors for their brightly colored polyhedron shapes. Being abundant in native form, sulfur was known in ancient times, mentioned for its uses in ancient Greece, China and Egypt. Sulfur fumes were used as fumigants, and sulfur-containing medicinal mixtures were used as balms and antiparasitics. Sulfur is referenced in The Bible as brimstone in English, with this name still used in several nonscientific terms. Sulfur was considered important enough to receive its own alchemical symbol. It was needed to make the best quality of black gunpowder. Sulfur is an essential element for all life, and is widely used in biochemical processes. In metabolic reactions, sulfur compounds serve as both fuels and respiratory (oxygen-replacing) materials for simple organisms.Organically bonded sulfur is a component of all proteins, as the amino acids cysteine and methionine. Disulfide bonds are largely responsible for the mechanical strength and insolubility of the protein keratin, found in outer skin, hair, and feathers, and the element contributes to their pungent odor when burned.
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What is molecular formula for Sulfur Oxide?
SOx is the formula for sulphur oxide's. A common example is sulphur dioxide S02.
What is another way of spelling sulfur?
sulphur
Is helium common or rare?
Helium is relatively rare on Earth, as it escapes the atmosphere and is not replenished. It is often extracted from natural gas deposits, making it a valuable but finite resource.
Is sulfur transparent?
NO!!! It is an opaque non-,etallic solid. It exists in several allotropes. The most common allotrope being yellow. The other allotropes are colured red and white. They are known as '; - Yellow ; Flowers of sulphur) , red sulphur, and white sulphur. Historically, sulphur was known as 'brimstone' because it was collected from the edges(brims) of volcanoes.
What is the compound formed when sulphur reacts with oxygen?
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is the compound formed when sulphur reacts with oxygen.
Are sulphur crested cockatoos rare?
Not at all. Flocks of sulphur crested cockatoos are a very common sight throughout the eastern states of Australia, and in the north. They can be seen in the bush, in farmland areas, and on the fringes of suburban development.
Is fifi rare common rare or ultra rare?
no it is very common
What is the common name of sulphur dioxide?
The common name of sulfur dioxide is sulfurous acid.
Is an opossum common or rare?
An opossum is NOT rare, it is a common animal.
Is sulphur a magnet?
No, sulfur is not a magnet. Sulphur is a chemical element that is not magnetic like iron, nickel, or cobalt, which are common magnetic materials.
What are common minerals?
common minerals are not rare minerals eg:not rare
What do table salt matches statues and sidewalks have in common?
They all have sulphur.
What do sulphur fluorine and xenon have in common?
They are all non-metallic elements.
Is argon rare or common?
Argon is rare.
Is gold common or rare?
gold is rare
Is cervical cancer rare or common?
rare
How common or rare is albinism?
common
