Oxygen is in Group 16 of the periodic table.
Group 16, also known as the chalcogens or the oxygen family, is a main group element in the periodic table. It consists of oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), and polonium (Po). These elements are found in both free and combined states in nature. The group's name, "chalcogens," comes from the Greek words meaning "ore-forming," because many metal ores are oxides or sulfides.
Here's a summary of the group:
- Name: Chalcogens or Oxygen Family
- Group Number: 16
- Key Elements: Oxygen (O), Sulfur (S), Selenium (Se), Tellurium (Te), Polonium (Po)
- Characteristics: These elements exhibit varying properties, from the nonmetal oxygen to the metalloid tellurium.
