Question

Which of the following statement is correct?

• A. Group 1 elements are also called as alkaline earth metals.
• B. Group 17 elements are called inert elements.
• C. Group 16 elements are of chalcogen family except polonium.
• D. Group 2 elements are also called as alkali metals.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Group 16 elements are of chalcogen family except polonium.

The vertical columns in periodic table are called groups. Group 1 elements are also called as alkali metals. Group 2 elements are also called alkaline earth metals. Group 16 elements are of chalcogen family except polonium. Group 17 elements are of halogen family.The noble gases are placed in group 18 at the end of periodic table.