Question

list the important source of sulphur

Answer 1

Sulfur or sulphur is a chemical element with symbol S and atomic number 16. It is abundant, multivalent, and nonmetallic. Under normal conditions, sulfur atoms form cyclic octatomic molecules with a chemical formula S 8.

Atomic number (Z): 16

Standard atomic weight (A): [32.059, 32.076] conventional: 32.06

Alternative name: sulphur (British spelling)

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Answer 2

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Sulphur mainly occurs in the earth's crust in the combined state primarily in the form of sulphates and sulphides.

Sulphates :- Gypsum CaSO₄ . 2H₂O , epsom salt MgSO₄ . 7H₂O etc.

Sulphides :- Galena Pbs , zinc blende ZnS , copper pyrite CuFeS₂

Traces of sulphur occur as H₂S in volcanoes. Organic materials such as eggs , garlic , onion , mustard , hair and wool also contain sulphur.

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