Sulfur is a yellow, nonmetallic element with an atomic number of 16 that was discovered by the ancients. It has a melting point of 112.8°C and boiling point of 444.6°C. While sulfur has no elasticity and a hardness of 1.5-2.5, it is harmful if inhaled, ingested, or through skin contact. It is found naturally in volcanic regions and salt domes near hot springs and is used to make products like fireworks, gunpowder, tires, and adhesives.

1. Sulfur: S By: Marcus Corbacio

2. General Info Symbol- S Atomic Number- 16 Atomic Mass- 32 Group Name- nonmetals Group number- 16 Boiling Point- 444.6°c (832.28°f) Melting Point- 112.8°c (235.04001°f) Classification- nonmetals

3. History Discovered By: Antoine Lavoisier Discovered when- ancients Origin of name- Latin word sulfur (brimstone) Discovered at- by the ancients many centuries B.C.

4. Characteristics Color- Yellow Hardness- 1.5-2.5 Elasticity- Sulfur has no elasticity

5. Isotopes/Hazards Isotopes: S32, S33, S34, S35,and S36 Hazards- harmful if inhaled, ingested or skin contact. Five Compounds- Sulfuric acid, Sulfide, Sulfite, Sulfate, and Hydrogen Sulfide.

6. Availabilities Volcanic regions, near hot springs, and in salt domes. Practical Uses- fire works, gun powder, making tires, and adhesives.

7. Works Cited www.chemicalelements.com www.webelements.com