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The oxygen family is a group of elements located in Group 16 (also known as Group VI A) of the Periodic Table. The elements in the oxygen family share similar chemical properties and characteristics. The elements in the oxygen family are:
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Oxygen (O) - Atomic number 8
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Sulfur (S) - Atomic number 16
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Selenium (Se) - Atomic number 34
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Tellurium (Te) - Atomic number 52
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Polonium (Po) - Atomic number 84
These elements have six valence electrons in their outermost energy level and often form -2 ions by gaining two electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration.
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What is he name of the family that oxygen belongs to?
Chalcogens, A.K.A. " The Oxygen Family".
Family name of oxygen?
Chalcogens
What is oxygen's group or family name?
Chalcogen
What does the number 16 in the name oxygen represent?
Protons!
What is the name of the specific molecule that makes up the silicate mineral family?
Silicon-Oxygen Tetrahedral
What is the group number of the oxygen family?
oxygen isn't a family name, but the number of the group that oxygen is in is 16
What is he name of the family that oxygen belongs to?
Chalcogens, A.K.A. " The Oxygen Family".
What is the family name of sulfur?
Oxygen family or chalcogen
What is the family name for oxygen?
oxygenium
Family name of oxygen?
Chalcogens
What is the family name of the element oxygen?
Gas
What is oxygen's group or family name?
Chalcogen
What is the oxygen family group number?
group 16
What is the Family name for Oxygen Sulfur and selenium?
chalcogens
What is the common family name of oxygen?
The noble gases
What is another name for the oxygen group of elements?
the chalcogen family
What number of electrons does an atom in the oxygen family usually gains or shares?
2
