Test: Sulphur - JAMB MCQ

The chemical symbol for sulphur is "S" in the periodic table.

Sulphur exists as a yellow solid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Sulphuric acid is a compound that contains sulphur in its formula, represented by the symbol "S" in H₂SO₄.

Sulphur dioxide is released during the combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, which contain sulphur impurities.

Sulphur dioxide has a pungent odor similar to that of rotten eggs.

Sulphur is present in the amino acid methionine, an essential amino acid required for protein synthesis.

Sulphur is widely used in the production of fertilizers, particularly as a component of sulphuric acid.

Sulphur is commonly found in sedimentary rocks, including gypsum and pyrite.

Sulphur is extracted from underground deposits through a process called smelting, which involves heating the sulphur-containing rocks to release the element.

Elemental sulphur is commonly used as a fungicide in agriculture to control various fungal diseases in crops and plants.