Disulfur decafluoride facts for kids
Disulfur decafluoride is a special kind of chemical compound. You might also hear it called sulfur pentafluoride. Its chemical formula is S2F10, which means it's made of two sulfur atoms and ten fluorine atoms. It's a compound where sulfur has a specific electrical charge, called an oxidation state, of +5.
What is Disulfur Decafluoride Like?
Disulfur decafluoride is a clear liquid that doesn't have any smell. But don't let that fool you – it's very, very poisonous! When you heat it up, it changes into other sulfur compounds like sulfur hexafluoride and sulfur tetrafluoride. It can also react with other chemicals, such as sulfur dioxide, chlorine, bromine, and ammonia. This compound is even more harmful than a chemical called phosgene.
What is it Used For?
Luckily, disulfur decafluoride has almost no uses today. During World War II, people thought about using it as a chemical weapon, but it was never actually used.
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In Spanish: Decafluoruro de diazufre para niños
