A14 Reaction of Sulfur and Oxygen

Description
Sulfur melts in a deflagration spoon and burns in oxygen with an intense blue flame. The product, sulfur dioxide, is used for experiment A15.

Equation
S + O₂--> SO₂

Reference
H. N. Alyea and F. B. Dutton, Eds.,"Tested Demonstrations in Chemistry", 6th ed., Journal of Chemical Education, Easton, Pennsylvania (1965) p.42.

L. R. Summerlin, C. L. Borgford, and J. B. Ealy,"Chemical Demonstrations A Sourcebook for Teachers",Vol. 2, American Chemical Society, Washington, DC, (1987) p.165.