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[[Sulphur]] is a [[Group 6]] [[non-metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 16. | [[Sulphur]] is a [[Group 6]] [[non-metal]] [[element]], on the [[Periodic Table]], with an [[Atomic Number|atomic number]] of 16. | ||
Revision as of 14:13, 12 March 2020
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Meaning
Sulphur is a Group 6 non-metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 16.
About Sulphur
- Sulphur has the chemical symbol S.
Molecular Structure
- The chemical formula for a Sulphur molecule is S8.
Atomic Structure
- Sulphur has 16 protons and 16 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic number of 16 and a atomic mass of 32.
- Sulphur is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table because it has 3 electron shells.
Properties
- Sulphur is a yellow solid at room temperature.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Sulphur is a Group 6 non-metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 16 protons in the nucleus.
About Sulphur
- Sulphur has the chemical symbol S.
Molecular Structure
- The chemical formula for an Sulphur molecule is S8.
- Sulphur forms a covalent bonds with other Sulphur atoms to produce a simple covalent molecule made of 8 Sulphur atoms.
Atomic Structure
- The most common stable isotope of Sulphur has 16 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 32.
- Sulphur is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table because it has 3 electron shells.
- Sulphur has 6 electrons in its outer shell and needs 2 more to get a full outer shell so it can form 2 bonds with other atoms.
Properties
- Sulphur is yellow solid at standard temperature and pressure with a low melting point.