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Sulphur , per se , is the name of an element. . It exists as atoms.

When in ionic form

S^(2-) ; Sulphide ; As hydrogen sulphide ( H2S)

SO3^(2-) ; Sulphite ; As copper sulphite ( CuSO3)

SO4^(2-) ; Sulphate ; As Copper sulphate ( CuSO4)

Note; Careful, in these ionic forms there is only ONE letter difference in the spelling.

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