Combustion Products of Sulfur

Description: Sulfur is burned and placed in a flask containing oxygen. Sulfur dioxide is produced and dissolves in water containing an indicator, which changes color as the water becomes acidic. This can be extended to an acid rain demonstration.

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Source: Shakhashiri, B.Z. Chemical Demonstrations: A Handbook for Teachers of Chemistry

Year or vol: 3 page: 116

Keywords: Rain, Acid, Acid Rain, Sulfur Dioxide,


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