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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Sulfur

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides information on atomic properties, physical properties and notable characteristics of sulfur can be found on this informative site. Links are provided for additional information.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: Industrial and Medicinal Uses of Sulfur

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the properties of sulfur, how it is produced, and its many uses in industry and medicine.
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Other

Divulgacao Da Ciencia/sulfur: Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a series of about a half-dozen pages on sulfur. Topics include; occurence, biological action, and properties.
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Science is Fun

Chemical of the Week: Sulfuric Acid

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of sulfuric acid, its reactions, and its uses. Includes reaction equations.
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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

Magnet Academy: Sulfur Globe 1660

For Students 9th - 10th
In the 17th century, German scientist Otto von Guericke built and carried out experiments with a sulfur globe that produced static electricity.
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Science Struck

Science Struck: The Story Behind Who Discovered Sulfur and When

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the discovery of sulfur, where it is found, some of its properties, and some interesting facts about it.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Chemistry for Kids: Elements: Sulfur

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore the properties and characteristics of sulfur on this site. Kids can learn about the element sulfur and its chemistry including atomic weight, atom, uses, sources, name, and discovery.
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Chemicool

Chemicool: Sulfur

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a categorical look at sulfur, ranging from sulfur's melting point to its conductivity.
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Amethyst Galleries

Native Sulfur

For Students 9th - 10th
This informative site explains the reason behind the odor of sulfur. In addition, the physical characteristics of sulfur are listed and explained.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Facts About Sulfur Mustard

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of sulfur mustard, also known as mustard gas. Includes signs and symptoms of, and treatment for exposure to sulfur mustard.
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University of Kentucky

Uk: Sulfur Comics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site may focus on fun, rather than facts, but it will become a favorite of any Chemistry student. Here you will find scanned images of panels and/or pages of comic books, with references to the element you seek.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Sulfur: Periodic Table of Videos

For Students 9th - 10th
The team at Periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. This one is about element number 16- sulfur. And we can discover it with a cool experiment called "the barking dog." [6:30]
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NASA

Nasa: Sulfuric Acid Found on Europa

For Students 9th - 10th
This NASA article discusses the sulfuric acid discovered on Europe, one of Jupiter's moons.
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Other

Sulfuric Acid

For Students 9th - 10th
What you need to know about sulfuric acid in an emergency situation. Includes health risks and first aid instructions.
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Science4Fun

Science4 Fun: Sulfur

For Students K - 1st
Fun and interesting information about Sulfur, the 8th most abundant element in our bodies. Learn about its characteristics, uses, where it is found, and discovery.
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Discovering Lewis & Clark

Discovering Lewis & Clark: Secrets of Sulfur Spring

For Students 9th - 10th
This section from Discovering Lewis & Clark examines Lewis's treatment of Sacagawea illness with mineral water from the Sulpher spring.
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New York State Dept. of Health

New York State Dept. Of Health: Sulfuric Acid Spills

For Students 9th - 10th
This New York government site provides data on various sulfuric acid spills in New York state, including causes, locations, and sources. Limited information about sulfuric acid in general. Tables included.
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Other

Nova Scotia Environment: Iron Bacteria and Sulphur Bacteria [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Information page on iron bacteria and sulfur bacteria, both of which can affect the quality of drinking water from a well. Includes guidance on how to recognize their presence, what to do if there is a problem, and how to maintain water...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Criteria Air Pollutants

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the six major air pollutants. In-depth descriptions of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulates, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead are provided.
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Other

Indiana Biolab: Sulfur Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the sulfur bacteria and the effects they have on sulfur itself.
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Davidson College

Davidson College: Calorimetry:heat of Solution of Sulfuric Acid

For Students 9th - 10th
An animation to investigate the rates of heating or cooling in a calorimeter. Also, molar enthalpy of solution of sulfuric acid is discovered.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Purple Bacteria

For Students 9th - 10th
Advanced material that provides information on the purple and green sulfur bacteria and the chemical processes they use to live.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Pyrite (Fool's Gold) [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains how to tell pyrite from real gold, its use as a source of sulfur, and how the sulfur dioxide produced by burning coal containing pyrite is removed from the exhaust.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: Name That Air Pollutant

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars create graphic organizers describing the four major air pollutants regulated by the U.S. Clean Air Act (ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, and sulfur dioxide) and then identify the pollutants with a...

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