Elements in the $16^{t h}$ group of the Modern Periodic Table are also called ___.

Chalcogens

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Halogens

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Noble elements

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Alkali metals

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Chalcogens

Elements in the $16^{t h}$ group of the Modern Periodic Table are also known as chalcogens. It consists of the elements oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), and the radioactive element polonium (Po).
Alkali metals occupy group 1. Halogens occupy group 17. Noble elements occupy group 18.

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