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How is sulfur made?

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Explanation:

First, we need to know that sulfur is a element therefore it is not made, it is found in nature. When associated with other chemical elements, forming sulfates, sulfites or sulfides, sulfur can be obtained from oil, natural gas and coal. However, the element sulfur is most commonly found in minerals such as: Pyrite (iron disulfide), Cinnabar (mercury sulfide), Sphalerite (zinc sulfide) and Galena (lead sulfide).

Answer: sulfur can be obtained from oil, natural gas and coal. However, the element sulfur is most commonly found in minerals such as: Pyrite (iron disulfide), Cinnabar (mercury sulfide), Sphalerite (zinc sulfide) and Galena (lead sulfide).

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