Question

The group 16 elements are also known as______.

Answer 1

Group 16

• The elements present in group 16 are oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium.
• The group 16 elements are also known as chalcogens (ore-forming elements).

Reason for the name chalcogens

• The oxide or sulfide ores can be used to extract elements present in this group.

So, the group 16 elements are also known as Chalcogens.