Iron and sulfur are both elements from the periodic table of elements. As such, each one has its own unique set of physical and chemical properties. Iron is a metal, while sulfur is a nonmetal. When these two are heated together, the iron atoms combine with the sulfur atoms to make a compound known as iron sulphide.

Is sulphur a compound?

Sulfur compounds are chemical compounds that contain the chemical element sulfur. This chapter discusses the gas chromatography separation of hydrogen sulfide, carbonyl sulfide, sulfur dioxide, and methylmercaptan.

Why is iron sulphide a compound class 8?

Iron sulphide is a compound because it can be broken into elements that is iron and sulphur. They both have different properties. Therefore, iron sulphide is a compound.