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Sulphur-
Sulphur is denoted by S and is a multivalent, tasteless, nonmetal and tasteless element. They also occur as sulphides and sulphate minerals. It is a pale yellow crystalline solid with the odour of rotten eggs.
Molecular formula is S8 and the electronic configuration is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4 or [Ne] 3s2 3p4
Sulphur is obtained as a by-product after the production of natural gas, crude oil or metal sulphide ores refining.
Uses of sulphur-
It is used in preparing fertilizers, in manufacturing car batteries, used during mineral extraction, in water processing plants, etc.
