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The element with an atomic mass of 32 in period 3 of the periodic table is sulfur. It is a nonmetal with the chemical symbol S and is known for its distinct smell, pale yellow color, and role in various compounds in nature and industry.
Sulfur is the element that is yellow and can have a distinct unpleasant smell, reminiscent of rotten eggs.
I ruled out pyrite first because it has a distinct brassy yellow color and does not match the description provided by the user.
Sulfur is a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16. It is a yellow, brittle nonmetal and is commonly found in various minerals, as well as in proteins and vitamins in living organisms. Sulfur has various industrial uses, including in the production of sulfuric acid, fertilizers, and rubber.
Gold is different in color from most other metals as it has a distinct yellow hue, while most other metals appear silver or gray in color.
Nonmetal
A yellow powder from underground mines is more likely to be a nonmetal, such as sulfur. Metal ores typically do not occur as yellow powders but instead as metallic-looking ores.
Brimstone is an archaic term for sulfur. It is a yellow, solid element known for its distinct smell and flammability. In ancient times, it was often associated with fire and used for various purposes, including as a component in gunpowder.
Sulfur is the yellow element used in making gunpowder match tips and vulcanized rubber. It helps stabilize the combustibility of gunpowder and enhances the elasticity and durability of rubber in vulcanization.
Sulfur
a nonmetal because a metal is shiny and strong so a nonmetal is brittle and dull
Nonmetal
There are many. Sulfur may be the most common.
Sulfur is the yellow mineral that was used in the past to make gunpowder and is now mainly used to prepare sulfuric acid.
Fluorine is a nonmetal. It belongs to the halogen group in the periodic table, which consists of highly reactive nonmetallic elements.
Sulfur is a yellow nonmetal that smells like rotten eggs when burned.
Sulphur is a non-metal, with a bright yellow appearance. It is also a solid.