Sulfur By: Olivia Connolly
Name of element: Sulfur, Symbol: S
Atomic number: 16
Atomic mass: 32.066
Melting point: 115.2 C, Boiling point: 444.7 C
Normal state of matter at room temperature: solid like titanium
Metal, non metal or metalloid: non metal like bromine
Tenth most common element in the universe
Apperence: pale yellow, and has no particular smell
Sulfur is found near volcanoes
Also near hot springs
Who discovered it: Antoine Lavoisier proved it was an element in 1777.
When was it discovered: It used to be called Brimstone in Bible times.
Origin of its name: Sanskrit word: sulvere and Latin word: sulpherium
Some interesting facts:
- discovered in ancient times
- Found in milk
- Easy to find on the ground
- Only hydrogen sulfide smells like rotten eggs
- Found in gunpowder
- At normal temperatures it is non reactive
- Good fertilizer
- Found in medicine sulfa drugs for bronchitis. according to Ana D-Y "they taste horrible"
Works Cited: (in MLA Format)
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Raider, Andrew. "SUL-FUR." Chem4Kids.com: Sulfur: General Info and Everyday Item is Chem4kids, n.d. Web. 12 May 2016.
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