Sulfur does not dissolve in water but it does dissolve in carbon disulfide

It is really difficult to dissolve the sulfur substance because not only is it polar, but it is composed of long S-chains and not only atoms. So, water cannot dissolve the sulfur because nonpolar compounds do not dissolve in polar solvents. Sulfur doesn't always dissolve with nonpolar solvents, as well. However, since carbon disulfide also contains S-chains, it is the best solvent that would dissolve sulfur.