Question

Which group in the periodic table is collectively known as Chalcogens?

• A. Group 17
• B. Group 2
• C. Group 16
• D. Group 18

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Group 16

Chalcogens:

• The chalcogens are the elements that belong to group 16 of the modern periodic table
• They are also called chalcogens / Oxygen family.
• They are called chalcogens because, most of the copper ores have copper in the form of oxides and sulphides. They also contain small amounts of selenium and tellurium. The ores of copper are called 'chalcos' in Greek.
• All chalcogens have a total of 6 electrons in their respective valence shells.