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Transcript of Created by: Ytrish Pham. The name of the element is Sulfur (but it could also be spelled as...
The name of the element is
Sulfur (but it could also be
spelled as Sulphur).
The symbol is S
The atomic number is 16
Name of Element, Symbol, and Atomic Number:
Date of Discovery and Discoverer:
Sulfur has been known since prehistoric time but an exact time in history is unknown.
Sulfur is mentioned in the Bible in Genesis so it has been exisiting since that time.
The discoverer is unknown but the Chinese was the first to use Sulfur in creative ways starting in the 3rd century.
The Chinese used them to invent things for human lives.
Melting Point = 112.8 Degrees Celsius
Boiling Point = 444.6 Degrees Celsius
Plus: Sulfur is a non-metal
In the picture, the yellow-colored elements are non-metals.
Sulfur’s Melting and Boiling Point:
Sulfur comes in many different forms (gas, liquid, and solid).
As a solid, it has a color of pale yellow and is odorless.
It is also very fragile and breaks easily.
When it burns, it has a blue flame and strong odor.
It is found in meteorites and volcanoes.
It is also found in minerals such as iron, pyrite, stibnite, gypsum, gelena, barite, and celestite.
Sulfur is part of the Chalcogen family with oxygen, selenium, and polonium.
The Chalcogen family is group 16 of the periodic table.
Description of Sulfur:
1. It is a component in gun powder (using Sulfur as a gun powder component was an invention from the Chinese)
2. It is used in some types of paper and bleaching agent3. It is used to make Sulphuric acid4. Used in fertilizers, promotes plant growth5. Used in rubber so the rubber is stiff and hard and won’t
melt (this practice is known as vulcanization).6. Is used in creams to heal illnesses, infections, or diseases7. Washed Sulfur (which is mixed with ammonia water) kills
parasites (organisms that live on other living organisms) such as fleas and ticks.
Uses of Sulfur:
Animals: • Causes brain damage• Destroys the nervous system• Animal testing proves that Sulfur causes severe vascular damage in the
brain, heart, veins, and kidney.• Animal mothers can carry poisionous Sulfur and can pass it on to their
babies when they feed.
Environment: As a gas, it goes up into the atmosphere and irritates the eyes, nose, and
skin.
Bad Effects Sulfur Has On.....
Large compounds of Sulfur Dioxide (a colorless gas
that comes from Sulfur) are highly toxic .
Hydrogen Sulfide can damage the sense of smell and
large amounts can cause respiratory damage which
can lead to death.
90% of the the solid Sulfur is used ot make Sulphuric
acid
The Bible refers to Sulfur as brimstone
People need to eat Sulfur for good health. Without
Sulfur, people would have itchy and flaking skin, and
abnormal growth of hair and nails. People can also
die if they lack Sulphur but this rarely happens.
Some Interesting Sulfur Facts:
Sulfur is a macronutrient
A macronutrient is an
element needed in big
amounts in order to be of
good use in living things.
Eggs and meat are rich in
Sulfur so most people
rarely lack Sulfur.
Some Other Helpful Information:
Sulfur Pictures
"Effects of Sulphur on the Environment." Sulphur-S. 23 April 2010 <http://www.lenntech.com/periodic/elements/s.htm>
Helmenstine, Anne Marie. "Sulfur Facts: Chemical and Physical Properties." Chemistry. 21 April 2010 <http://chemistry.about.com/od/elementfacts/a/sulfur.htm>
"Sulfur." Chemistry Explained. 21 April 2010 <http://www.chemistryexplained.com/elements/PT/Sulfur.htm>
"Who Discovered Sulfur." Want To Know It?. 21 April 2010 <http://wantotknowit.com/who-discovered-sulfur/>
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