The Turkish Straits (made up of the Straits of Bosphorus and the Dardanelles) and the Sea of Marmara also mark the border between the continents of Europe and Asia. Most of Turkey (97%) is located in Asia. Most of the people in Turkey are Muslims, and the country's official language is Turkish. The Turks first migrated to the area in the 11th century. Beginning in the 13th century, the entire area was part of the vast Ottoman Empire, which finally collapsed after being defeated in World War I.
Sulfur: compounds information This section lists some binary compounds with halogens (known as halides), oxygen (known as oxides), hydrogen (known as hydrides), and some other compounds of sulfur. For each compound, a formal oxidation number for sulfur is given, but the usefulness of this number is limited for p-block elements in particular.
Sulphur dioxide in foods and beverages: its use as a preservative and its effect on asthma. Freedman BJ. Sulphur dioxide is widely used in the food and drinks industries for its properties as a preservative and antioxidant.Whilst harmless to healthy persons when used in recommended concentrations, it can induce asthma when inhaled or ingested by sensitive subjects, even in high dilution. list is given of foods and beverages commonly containing sulphur dioxide. These are predominantly dried fruits and vegetables, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages. Maximal permitted concentrations are quoted.