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Pure, elemental sulfur is always yellow, yes, as as to why, it is because elemental sulfur reflects yellow light. Period. It is as simple as that.

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is sulphur a lustrous metal?

No. Sulfur is a yellow, non-lustrous non-metal. It forms large yellow crystals, which can easily be broken down into yellow powder. When combined with oxygen, especially during combustion, it forms sulfur dioxide. Sulfur often smells like rotten eggs, as do its thiol (sulfur-hydrogen) compounds, which are often formed when bacteria break down sulfur-contain substances, such as proteins.


What is the chemical symbol for SO?

Sulfur monoxide is SO.


How many protons are in the nucleus of sulfur (S)?

There are 16 protons in an atom of sulfur. All isotopes and ions of the same elements will have the same number of protons regardless of the difference in the number of neutrons or electrons. So the information about the atom being "neutral" is unnecessary.


How many kinds of atoms are in sulfur dioxide?

One if it is pure sulfur. Sulfur is an element so the on atom is sulfur!


Is sulphuric acid a solid liquid or gas?

In its usual state it is a solid, normally yellow colored; in one of its allotropic forms, it is hazzy red, rubbery and very unstable. Meaning, the state does not last long. There seem to be at least 4 allotropic forms of sulfur. The two you can get without a lot of effort are 'flowers' of sulfur, and the plastic sort of rubbery stuff (which is a mixture of allotropes) . Look at it quick because it will not be there long. It is very active in its relationship to the rest of the world. Sulfur does not exist as a gas. (At least I dont think it exists as a gas on this world). Sulfur is also called 'brimstone.' Burn some and you know fast why they say hell is filled with it.

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Is sulfur metallic or non metallic?

Amorfous sulfur is a yellow powder, this is nothing like metal, so sulfur is a nonmetal (the same as e.g. carbon)


What element is a pale yellow brittle solid?

a nonmetal because a metal is shiny and strong so a nonmetal is brittle and dull


What color recamend for sulfur?

Your question is unclear, so it won't be my answer that seems stupid; I suggest a slightly greenish yellow.


is sulphur a lustrous metal?

No. Sulfur is a yellow, non-lustrous non-metal. It forms large yellow crystals, which can easily be broken down into yellow powder. When combined with oxygen, especially during combustion, it forms sulfur dioxide. Sulfur often smells like rotten eggs, as do its thiol (sulfur-hydrogen) compounds, which are often formed when bacteria break down sulfur-contain substances, such as proteins.


A science slogan for the element sulfur?

Sulfur. We stink so you don't have to. Sulfur. Putting the brimstone in "fire and brimstone" sermons since 1532. Sulfur, the other yellow gold. Think sulfur. Sulfur - what REALLY makes the world go 'round.


Why was sulfur named so?

Sulfur comes from the Old French soufre, apparently referring from a root meaning "to burn", this undoubtly has something in common whith the off flavors of many sulfidic compounds. Also often related to 'hell fire and fumes'.


Where do you get a kings rock in yellow?

You can't. Slowking and Politoed are generation 2 pokemon, and Yellow is a generation 1 game, so Slowking, Politoed, AND kings rock didn't exist at the time.


How do you unlock sulfurix in rock rocket?

turn all crystals yellow im so good at this


What happens to your nails after you smoke cigarettes?

your nails go all yellow and spilt at the end and they always smell SO DONT SMOKE your nails go all yellow and spilt at the end and they always smell SO DONT SMOKE


What is the systematic name for SO?

This is the sulfur monoxide.


How many valence electrons does Sulfur?

there are 6 electrons in valence shell of sulphur so it accepts two electrons to complete the octet (8 electrons in last shell) so its valency in ionic compounds is always - 2.


How did rocks appear on the moon?

The moon is mainly rock so they have always been there