Disulfur dichloride facts for kids
Disulfur dichloride, also called sulfur(I) chloride, is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is S2Cl2. This means it has two sulfur atoms and two chlorine atoms. In this compound, sulfur has a +1 oxidation state, and chlorine has a -1 oxidation state.
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What it looks like and how it acts
Disulfur dichloride is a yellow or orange liquid. When it touches air, it looks like it's smoking. This happens because it reacts with the water vapor in the air.
When it reacts with water, it creates three different substances:
- Sulfur (a yellow solid)
- Sulfur dioxide (a gas)
- Hydrochloric acid (a strong acid)
This compound can also react with more chlorine. When it does, it forms another chemical called sulfur dichloride. Disulfur dichloride is also special because it can dissolve sulfur itself.
How it is made
Scientists make disulfur dichloride by mixing sulfur with a small amount of chlorine gas. If too much chlorine is used, a different compound called sulfur dichloride will form instead.
What it is used for
Disulfur dichloride is used in organic chemistry. It helps to add sulfur atoms to certain organic compounds. These are compounds that contain carbon.
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In Spanish: Dicloruro de disulfuro para niños
