Beginning with Science 05: Atomic Structure and Forces
Devonte Hall
12/6/2018
Your interview should be presented in an approved format and is neatly organized to present clear
and concise thought. There are no errors in spelling or grammar. Proper citations for all information
and images are included. (10 points)
1. Choose an element from the periodic table to interview. (1 point)
The element I selected is: Sulfur(S)
2. Conduct research on your element. Use the following as a guide for the kind of information you need to
learn about your element to successfully complete the assignment. (14 points)
a. Atomic number: 16
b. Atomic mass: 32.065(protons 16, neutron 16, and electrons 16)
c. Symbol: S
d. Number of subatomic particles: protons 16, neutron 16, and electrons 16
e. Its position on the periodic table and its chemical properties based on that position
Sulfur is a solid that has no smell, or taste and it combines with other elements except gases, gold,
and platinum / group 16
f. Typical compounds formed by your element: Hydrogen sulfide(sulfureted hydrogen, stinkdamp)
g. The history of your element's discovery: Has been known about since ancient times, even
mentioned in the bible known as, “brimstone”. A French chemist, Antoine Lavoisier, was the
reason this element is even considered an element today.
h. Five uses for your element or its common compounds 1. Black gunpowder 2. rubber 3.
insecticide 4. Treatment in skin diseases 5. Matches/fireworks
i. Where your element or its compounds can be found in the real world: Usually found around
areas containing hot springs, or in volcanic regions.
3. Find image online of your element. Right click on image and copy Image URL. (10 points)
Paste in field here:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ah
UKEwjI-fkl4zfAhXLct8KHb18BBMQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=http%3A%2F%2Fperiodictable.com%2FElements%2F016
%2Findex.html&psig=AOvVaw0Tz7WUlzK0fntQ6eRYsMms&ust=1544219419906863
4. Arrange the information into a coherent interview that consist of an in an introduction followed by
alternating questions (to the element) and answers (from the element). Conclude with a summary. In the
interview section below please state the questions and answers as they would appear if you where reading
a magazine article. Therefore, neatness, spelling, complete thoughts and explanations are all a MUST. (15
points)
Intro: (interviewer)Hello Sulfur. Today I’m going to interview you, I would like to be enlightened about your
origins and how you help the world in this day and age. So please tell the world how you were first discovered.
(Sulfur): Well, I’d start by saying that I’ve been known since ancient times. I was even mentioned in the bible,
at the time I went by the name Brimstone, but now I’m more commonly known as Sulfur thanks to a French
chemist Antoine Lavoisier who, in 1777, provided evidence that I wasn’t a compound named Brimstone but
instead I was an element known as Sulfur. (interviewer) I never knew that you were around and well known
even in the time period of 1777 but potentially even early since you were even mentioned in the bible! As
interesting as that may sound I want to know more about you. (Sulfur) Then you can ask me the next question
Mr. Interviewer. (interviewer) What even is your atomic number, atomic mass, and symbol? (Sulfur) Well Mr.
Interviewer my atomic number is 16, my atomic mass is 32.065u ± 0.005u, and finally my symbol is simply an
S. (interviewer) Interesting, also I’d like to ask about your number of protons, neutrons, and electrons. (Sulfur)
To put it simply, I have 16 of each protons, neutrons, and electrons. (interviewer) So then it’s just 16 all across
the board? (Sulfur) Yes Mr. Interviewer, I guess you can call It my lucky number! (interviewer) Oh your lucky
number (let’s out a chuckle). Well your lucky you have one of those! Anyway, lets continue with another
question, what is your position on the periodic table and your chemical properties? (Sulfur) I’m in the 16th group
and period 3 of the periodic table. I really don’t have a smell or taste, but I am a solid yellow nonmetal.
(interviewer) Sorry to take up so much of your time but the interview is almost complete, I only have two more
questions to ask. Firstly, what is the common use of you or your compounds? (Sulfur) Well a common use is to
put on a light show and illuminate the sky with marvelous fireworks. I’m also found in rubber and black
gunpowder. I can even be found in the things exterminators use called insecticide. Aren’t I pretty amazing.
(interviewer) Well yes that is if you are really found in fireworks. Well the final question is can you please take a
picture sir.