Does Sulfur Conduct Electricity? (No…..But Why?)

Does Sulfur Conduct Electricity? (No…..But Why?)

Sulfur is a nonmetallic chemical element having the symbol S and atomic number 16. It belongs to the oxygen group (Group 16 [VIa]) of the periodic table and is one of the most reactive elements. Sulfur is the fifth most abundant element on Earth, and a vast amount of sulfur is produced every year to…

Chemical Weathering – Definition, Processes and Types

Chemical Weathering – Definition, Processes and Types

Chemical weathering pertains to the changes in rock structure under the action or influence of chemical reactions. There are hundreds of natural chemical processes and reactions within the rocks the change the composition and the structure of the rocks over time. Temperature and, especially, moisture are critical for chemical weathering. Chemical weathering, therefore, occurs more quickly in…