Sulfur Dioxide Molecule in 3D: SO₂ Structure and Facts
Sulfur dioxide is one sulfur atom with two oxygen atoms in a bent shape. It comes from volcanoes and from burning coal and oil, and it can cause acid rain. In Molecule Studio you can spin the sulfur dioxide molecule, zoom in on each atom and measure its bonds.
Explore in 3DSulfur Dioxide quick facts
| Chemical formula | SO₂ |
|---|---|
| Molar mass | 64.06 g/mol |
| Atoms in one molecule | 3 |
| Shape | Bent, with an angle of about 119 degrees |
| Group | Gases |
What is sulfur dioxide used for?
- Preserving dried fruit and wine
- Making sulfuric acid
- Bleaching paper
Interesting facts about sulfur dioxide
- Volcanoes release large amounts of sulfur dioxide.
- It can react in the air to form acid rain.
- It has a sharp smell like a struck match.
- It is used to make sulfuric acid, one of the most produced chemicals.
What you can do in 3D
Turn the molecule to see it from every side, switch between ball and stick, space filling and wire views, and tap atoms to measure bond lengths and angles.
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Sulfur Dioxide questions
What is the formula of sulfur dioxide?
SO2: one sulfur atom bonded to two oxygen atoms.
What shape is sulfur dioxide?
Bent, with an angle of about 119 degrees.
How does sulfur dioxide cause acid rain?
In the air it reacts with water and oxygen to form sulfuric acid, which falls as acid rain.
What is sulfur dioxide used for?
Preserving food and wine, making sulfuric acid and bleaching.
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