oxygen isn't a family name, but the number of the group that oxygen is in is 16
group 16
Carbon: group 14Nitrogen: group 15Oxygen: group 16Noble gases: group 18
Oxygen is in group 16, and group 16 is called the Oxygen Family
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: Oxygen (O) - Atomic number 8 Sulfur (S) - Atomic number 16 Selenium (Se) - Atomic number 34 Tellurium (Te) - Atomic number 52 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.
it is in the oxygen family
Oxygen is in group 16 and family 2.
Oxygen is essential for human survival. Oxygen is a gas which belongs to the Chalcogen family. It has a boiling point of 90.20.
Chalcogen
Oxygen belongs to the chalcogens family.
The non-metals in the Oxygen Family/Group are oxygen, sulfur, and selenium. The metalloids are arsenic and antimony.
period 4 oxygen family or chalcogens
Oxygen resides in Group 16 on the Periodic Table, otherwise known as the Chalcogen Family.