Question

when oxygen is available sulfur dioxide is produce from the burning of sulfur. Which of the following word equation best presents this reaction

Answer 1

When oxygen is available sulfur dioxide is produced from the burning of sulfur, the chemical reaction is

$S + O_2$ → $SO_2$

Explanation

CHEMICAL REACTION OF SULPHUR -

• The burning of sulfur in the air is an example of the combustion process.
• The combustion reaction involves the burning of Sulfur in solid form with oxygen in the gaseous state, to form sulfur dioxide in gaseous form.
• Liquid sulfur dioxide is used as a preservant for storing food items such as dry fruits.
• It is also used as a solvent for different organic and inorganic solutes.
• Sulfur dioxide is considered a refining agent in the petroleum and juice industries.
• Sulphur dioxide is acidic in nature with bleaching and mild oxidizing properties.
• The product sulphur dioxide has different chemical properties from that of sulphur and oxygen.