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What is the most reactive element of group 16?
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The group 16 elements are called the “Oxygen family” or the “Chalcogen family".
The elements of group 16 are Oxygen
(
O
)
, Sulphur
(
S
)
, Selenium
(
Se
)
, Tellurium
(
Te
)
and Polonium
(
Po
)
.
Among all the elements of group 16 Oxygen is the most reactive element.
This is because of its small size, high ionization enthalpy, and high electronegativity.
In the periodic table, after Fluorine, it is the second most electronegative element.
It can combine readily with Hydrogen to form hydrides or water molecules due to its electronegativity.
Oxygen is required for all living beings and is a necessary element to live.
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