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Reef Chemistry Question of the Day #25
As many reefers know, hydrogen sulfide is a toxic molecule that can form when water becomes stagnant and anaerobic. It can happen in a sand bed if organic matter gets covered over and degrades anaerobically, or even in bulk water that has no oxygenation (such as in a pipe when the flow stops for long enough).
There will be another question tomorrow relating to hydrogen sulfide, but today's question is...
Where does the sulfur atom come from that is the centerpiece of hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
Good luck.
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As many reefers know, hydrogen sulfide is a toxic molecule that can form when water becomes stagnant and anaerobic. It can happen in a sand bed if organic matter gets covered over and degrades anaerobically, or even in bulk water that has no oxygenation (such as in a pipe when the flow stops for long enough).
There will be another question tomorrow relating to hydrogen sulfide, but today's question is...
Where does the sulfur atom come from that is the centerpiece of hydrogen sulfide (H2S).
Good luck.
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