Question

Explain Group $\mathrm{VI}$ Elements?

Answer 1

Group $\mathrm{VI}$:

• A periodic table contains $18$ vertical columns which are known as groups arranged from left to right.
• The periodic table has six horizontal columns which are known as periods and are arranged according to their atomic number.
• Based on their valence shell they are divided into s,p,d, and f elements.
• Group $\mathrm{VI}$ are categorized as d elements.
• They have six elements which are Oxygen$\left(\mathrm{O}\right)$, Sulfur$\left(\mathrm{S}\right)$, Selenium$\left(\mathrm{Se}\right)$, Tellurium$\left(\mathrm{Te}\right)$, Polonium$\left(\mathrm{Po}\right)$, and Livermorium$\left(\mathrm{Lv}\right)$.
• These elements are known as Chalcogens and are also known as the Oxygen family.
• Chalcogen is derived from the Greek word Chalco, which means"ore" and gen means “formation”.

Characteristics of Group $\mathrm{VI}$ elements:

• They have six valence electrons and have common oxidation states as$-6,-2.+2\mathrm{and}+4$.
• They are less toxic in nature.
• They have high electronegativity.