Sulfur

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Questions and Answers

Which chemical element has the symbol S and atomic number 16?

  • Chlorine
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Sulfur (correct)

Which of the following is a common ore that contains sulfur?

  • Hematite
  • Pyrite (correct)
  • Magnetite
  • Galena

In which industry is sulfur one of the most important materials?

  • Chemical process industries (correct)
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Aerospace industry
  • Automotive industry

Which of the following is a common ore that contains sulfur?

<p>Galena (PbS) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical formula for hydrogen sulfide?

<p>HS (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the largest application of sulfur?

<p>Production of fertilizers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method must be used to recover sulphur deposits?

<p>The Frasch method (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of circulating superheated hot water steam through the well in the Frasch method?

<p>To melt the sulphur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the sulphur after it is recovered at the surface?

<p>It is melted, cooled, and solidified (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in the Frasch process for recovering sulfur?

<p>Forcing the sulfur into the surface with water pressure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the temperature at which sulfur melts in the Frasch process?

<p>115 °C (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of introducing hot air in the Frasch process?

<p>To create a froth in the sulfur (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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