Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Elements, compounds and mixtures

Elements, compounds and mixtures — practice question

Sulfur is placed in Group VI of the Periodic Table.
(a)[1]

What does the term element mean?

(b)[2]

Give one source of sulfur and one use for sulfur.

(c)[1]

What is the name for this change of state when sulfur vapour touches a cold surface and becomes a solid immediately?

(d)[5]

State the sources of these gases. Describe the effects of these pollutants on the environment. Describe the effects of these pollutants on health.

(e)[3]

Suggest how you could obtain a pure dry sample of sulfur from a mixture of sulfur powder and zinc powder.

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