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Sulphur dioxide is a reducing agent and is used for bleaching and as a fumigant and food preservative. Large quantities of sulphur dioxide are used in the contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid. Sulphur dioxide is used in bleaching wool or straw, and as a disinfectant. Liquid sulphur dioxide has been used in purifying petroleum products
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How do you differentiate between sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide?
The difference between sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide is that there are 2 molecules of oxygen present in sulphur dioxide (SO2) and there are 3 molecules of oxygen are present in sulphur trioxide (SO3).
How is sulphur dioxide released in to the atmosphere?
volcanoes usually release sulphur dioxide, after an eruption.
Does sulphure dioxide burn?
Yes: With a sufficient supply of oxygen, sulphur dioxide will burn to form sulphur trioxide.
When sulfur burns in air does it make sulfur oxide or sulfur dioxide?
It makes Sulphur Dioxide. and little Sulphur Trioxide.
What happens when sulfur burns to make sulfur Dioxide?
it mixes with clouds and creates acid rain
What is Sulphur dioxide gas used for?
For acid rain
Which chemical could be used to remove the acidic sulphur dioxide from flue gases?
what kind of chemical could be used to remove the acidic sulphur dioxide from flue gases
How do you differentiate between sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide?
The difference between sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide is that there are 2 molecules of oxygen present in sulphur dioxide (SO2) and there are 3 molecules of oxygen are present in sulphur trioxide (SO3).
Is sulphur dioxide a hydrocarbonprotienvitamen mineral or lipid?
It is a mineral. Sulphur dioxide certainly is not a lipid.
How is sulphur dioxide released in to the atmosphere?
volcanoes usually release sulphur dioxide, after an eruption.
Which energy sources produce carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide?
Burning coal (a fossil fuel) releases carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
Is sulphur dioxide a mixture a compound or an element?
It is a compound.The chemical formula for sulphur dioxide is SO2. It is made of elements sulphur and oxygen. So it is a compound.
What do gas have?
sulphur dioxide
Which oxide is used as food preservative?
Only the sulphur dioxide is largely used (code E220 in EU).
Does sulphure dioxide burn?
Yes: With a sufficient supply of oxygen, sulphur dioxide will burn to form sulphur trioxide.
Is sulphur dioxide made of ionic compound?
No. sulphur dioxide has polar covalent bond and is a polar covalent compound.
What element does coal contain to make sulphur dioxide when it burns?
Sulphur.
