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  • Solubility of Sulfur: Which Liquids Dissolve Sulfur?
    Sulfur does not dissolve in common liquids like water, alcohol, or acids. It's actually quite insoluble in most liquids.

    However, sulfur does dissolve in:

    * Carbon disulfide (CS2): This is the most common solvent for sulfur. It creates a clear, yellow solution.

    * Hot toluene: Toluene can dissolve sulfur when heated.

    * Other organic solvents: Some other organic solvents, like benzene and xylene, can also dissolve sulfur to a limited extent.

    It's important to note that sulfur's solubility in these solvents is still relatively low compared to other substances. It's also worth noting that sulfur is a non-polar molecule, and it's generally easier to dissolve non-polar substances in non-polar solvents (like carbon disulfide) rather than polar solvents (like water).

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