Sulpho
Sulpho is a term that can refer to several chemical contexts, primarily relating to sulfur compounds. In chemistry, it is often used as a prefix or suffix to denote the presence of sulfur. For example, sulfides are compounds containing sulfur as the anion (S²⁻) or bonded to a less electronegative element. Sulfites are salts or esters of sulfurous acid (H₂SO₃), containing the sulfite ion (SO₃²⁻). Sulfates are salts or esters of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), characterized by the sulfate ion (SO₄²⁻). These terms are fundamental in understanding inorganic and organic chemistry.
Beyond these specific chemical classifications, "sulpho" can also appear in the names of various chemical processes