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Sulfur

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 Periodic Network

 

 

 

 Quote:

"Don't judge an element by its smell" -Jim Hullihan

 

Status Updates:

11/4/13- Just formed a covalent bond with molybdenum!

11/5/13- Just learned about balancing chemical equations today! Its when your figure out the coefficients in a chemical equation so that the number of atoms for each element is the same on both sides. It is important that both sides of the equation are equal because the Law of Conservation of Mass states that matter cannot be created or destroyed during a chemical or physical change; it can only change form. Cool, don't you think?!

11/27/13- Got to go to those kitchens and help those humans get ready for Thanksgiving!

1/6/13- Back to making rubber bands after that long break!

7/4/13- Happy 4th everyone! I am going to help make some fireworks for this evening!

 


Overview:

I can be seen in two forms: the alpha-form and the beta-form. Certain physical properties of my two forms are different. My alpha-form is bright yellow, melts at 235 degrees Fahrenheit (112.8 degrees Celsius), and is 2.06 g/cubic centimeter. My beta-form is slightly different. It is more of a whitish yellow, melts at 246 degrees Fahrenheit, and is 1.96 g/cubic centimeter. The rest of the properties of both forms are the same. My boiling point is 832.3 degrees Fahrenheit (444.6 degrees Celsius). I don't dissolve in water but I dissolve in many other liquids such as benzene, tetrachloride, and carbon disulfide. Last but not least, I am infamous for my bad smell.

I am a flammable substance. I produce blue flames and a gas called Sulfur Dioxide when I burn. Sulfur Dioxide has a very bad, choking smell to it. I combine with many chemicals. I often combine with Magnesium when heated to create Magnesium Sulfide and Hydrogen to make Hydrogen Sulfide. Hydrogen Sulfide has that rotten eggs smell which most people have heard of. Hydrogen Sulfide also combines with Methane, which is odorless, for cooking and heating in homes. The bad smell of the Hydrogen Sulfide is what lets you know there is a gas leak in your kitchen!

Information: 

 

Relationship Status: 

Covalent Bond 

Primary Relationship: 

Molybdenum 

network: 

Non-metal 

valence electrons:

Six 

reactivity: Highly Reactive
state of matter:  Solid
Location on Periodic Table: Group 16  Peroid 3 

Birthday: 

2000 BC 

Hometown: 

Chinese who live in East Asia 

Movies: 

Rotten Eggs!; The Element of the Ancient 

Activities & Interests:

As said before, I combine with other chemicals for heating and cooking in homes. I am also used to make Sulfuric Acid. 90% of me is used for this purpose. It is the most produced chemical in the world! It can be used to make many things- insecticides, petroleum, and explosives are just a fraction of the things that can be made with this acid. I am useful in making insecticides because of the bad odor I give off. I am also used for vulcanization. Vulcanization is the process that makes rubber harder and stiffer so that rubber bands don't melt at low temperatures. I have a high melting point, which makes me perfect for the job.

There are four types of reaction: synthesis, decomposition, single-displacement, and double-displacement. Examples of each type of reaction in which I am included can be found. A synthesis reaction is when two substances combine to form one new substance. An example of a synthesis reaction where I am present is when iron (II) is formed- 8 Fe + S8 → 8 FeS. Decomposition is when a substance breaks down to form two or more simpler substances. A decomposition reaction where I am present is when sulfuric acid breaks down: H2SO4-> H2O + SO3 + 1/2 O2. A single displacement reaction is when a element takes the place of another element is a certain compound. A single displacement reaction with sulfur is Zn + CuSO4  → Cu + ZnSO4 , where copper ions are displaced by zinc in copper sulfate. The last type of reaction is a double displacement reaction, where two compounds exchange the elements with one another. When sulfuric acid and aqueous lithium hydroxide combine, it forms water and lithium sulfate, which is double displacement reaction: H2SO4 + 2 LiOH ® Li2SO4 + 2 H2O.      

 


Places:

10/13/13- Check in at Canada to meet some friends!

11/25/13- Check in at China to help make rubber bands!

12/23/13- Check in at Japan for vacation!

1/1/14- Check in with Mo+S2=MoS2 and make some Molybdenum Disulfide for New Year's Day!

 

 


Photos:     

 

 

 Atom and Bonding Diagrams

 

 

 

 

 

     

  

 

 

Bohr Model of Sulfur

Protons- 16

Neutrons- 16

Electrons- 16

 

Electron Dot Diagram of Sulfur

The Element Sulfur on the Periodic Table

 

 

 

 Me and my friends - Around the World

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

I produce a choking gas called Sulfur Dioxide when I burn. It has Oxygen in it also. I also make pretty blue flames when I burn!! 

I combine easily with Magnesium to make Magnesium Sulfide. It is commonly used in laboratories and for commercial purposes.   

I am used to make Sulfuric Acid, one of the most common chemicals in the world! Sulfuric Acid can be used to make a variety of things, such as the beautiful fireworks!

Did you know that I help cook your dinner?! Hydrogen Sulfide can also combine with Methane for cooking and heating homes.

I can also combine with Hydrogen to make Hydrogen Sulfide. Hydrogen Sulfide smells rotten eggs! It is also very dangerous and can be fatal.

 

 


Groups:

Group 16

Oxygen Group

Solid 

Nonmetal

Period 3

 

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"Decomposition of Sulfuric Acid to Produce Sulfur Dioxide and Oxygen in Is Cycle." Decomposition of Sulfuric Acid to Produce Sulfur Dioxide and Oxygen in Is Cycle.

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Comments (21)

Mr. Hart said

at 2:57 pm on Oct 24, 2013

I've been told I stink but I don't know why and don't know what to stay away from not to smell. What causes me to smell?

sulfur said

at 3:18 pm on Oct 29, 2013

People don't usually smell bad due to sulfur, unless they have been in direct contact with it. In these cases, washing your hands or using gloves could help. Usually, though, people smell bad from perspiration, also known as sweat. Taking baths and wearing fresh clothes is the most common solution. Also make sure that your clothes are stored in a clean place. In hot weather, carrying a bandana or wipes could be useful to wipe off sweat. Always make sure you floss and brush your teeth daily. Your body odor also depends on your body wastes, so avoid eating unhealthy things such as fast foods too much. A less well known solution is to avoid deodorants unless it is an extreme case. Bad smell doesn't come from sweat itself; it comes from the bacteria in it, and things such as deodorant provides food for these bacteria. After all this, if you still have odor problems, try consulting a doctor. You may have Bromhidrosis. I hope this helps you.

actinium said

at 9:11 am on Oct 29, 2013

Hey! Did you know that together we form Diactinium trioxide together. We should hangout sometime!

sulfur said

at 5:31 pm on Nov 2, 2013

No thanks. Diactinium trioxide does not sound very exciting.

hafnium said

at 10:06 am on Oct 29, 2013

Hey! So remember Hydrogen's party? I'm the guy that was surrounded by all the radioactive ladies like Francium and Uranium. Anyway I could smell you across the room. You have no game, but you got potential. If you and I team up to become Hafnium disulphide, we could get all the fine elements. What do you say? #bros

sulfur said

at 5:32 pm on Nov 2, 2013

Never! You have too many people on your list. The chances of you ditching me are too high.

molybdenum said

at 2:22 pm on Oct 29, 2013

I need your mutual agreement, you are one of my only loves, we can create Molybdenum disulfide :)

sulfur said

at 5:58 pm on Nov 2, 2013

You have my mutual agreement. Together, with the use of covalent bonds, we will create Molybdenum disulfide and help modify transistors, biochemical sensors, and nanocircuits. People will know us all over planet earth for our contribution to the human population!

molybdenum said

at 5:50 pm on Nov 4, 2013

Thanks

chlorine said

at 4:34 pm on Oct 29, 2013

Hey Sulfur! Did you know that we make Sulfur dichloride together? I would really love to hang out with you sometime! I know a lot of elements want you but...I hope you'll pick me! =)

sulfur said

at 5:35 pm on Nov 2, 2013

I'm sorry, but no. You are used for dirty clothes, which is just disgusting.

magnesium said

at 10:46 pm on Nov 2, 2013

Hey Sulfur, It is I Magnesium. You and I can help scientists by reacting. All I need is for you to say yes... please #Single

sulfur said

at 12:32 am on Nov 4, 2013

I'm sorry, but you are late. I've already got another element. Better luck next time!

lithium said

at 11:07 pm on Nov 2, 2013

Sulfur! We can light up the world together as we react to make lithium sulfide, which is found in lithium-sulfur batteries! Let's totes hang out and gossip together sometime!

sulfur said

at 12:33 am on Nov 4, 2013

I am not a tote and I do not gossip, so the answer is no.

tellurium said

at 6:51 pm on Nov 4, 2013

Just found out that you and I react together! Crazy right! We are also in the same group!

sulfur said

at 10:16 pm on Nov 4, 2013

That's really cool, but if this is a relationship request, then the answer is no.

indium said

at 11:54 pm on Nov 4, 2013

Hey sulfur!! :) Making Indium Sulphide with you is so fun! :) When we react together, we make this incredible compound! :) I'm so glad we're such great friends!! :D

sulfur said

at 10:15 pm on Nov 5, 2013

That is very kind of you!

silver said

at 11:07 pm on Nov 5, 2013

Hey Sulfur , together we make silver sulfide . In my jewelry buisness you are part o the reason why our products shine.You're a great friend!!!

sulfur said

at 6:55 pm on Nov 12, 2013

Interesting!

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