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O-LevelChemistryMetals & Reactivity5070/12 · May/June 2017 · Q81 Mark

Which statements about sulfur and its compounds are correct? 1 Sulfur is in Group VI of the Periodic Table and has six outer shell electrons. 2 In hydrogen sulfide, H₂S, sulfur shares one electron with each hydrogen atom. 3 Sulfur dioxide is used as a bleach.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3

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Metals & Reactivity, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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O-Level Chemistry, May/June 2017 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 8.

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