Question

state two uses of each sulphur and phosphorus ​

Answer 1

Two uses of each sulphur and phosphorus are :-

Sulphur

• Used in formation of different types of metallic sulphides leaving Gold and silver. Oil refinery.
• Water processing and mineral action.
• Employed in making the car batteries.
• Vulcanization of rubber.
• Formation of Cement and pesticides.

Phosphorus

• Formation of Red phosphorus.
• Manufacture of steel.
• Formation of several detergents.
• Formation of Light Emitting Diode (LED)
• Formation of pesticides.
• Formation of fertilizers and animal feed supplements.
• Used in homeopathic medicines.

Answer 2

Two uses of 'Sulphur':

• In the preparation of fertilizer and car batteries, Sulphur is used. It also helps in mineral extraction, oil refining and processing of water.
• In bleaching paper and rubber vulcanization, sulfur-based chemicals are applied.

Two uses of 'Phosphorus':

• It helps in the formation of teeth and bones.
• It also helps the body in making protein for the repair and growth of tissues and cells.