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The elements of group VI A require two electrons to complete the octet so they mostly form -2 ions as O-2, S-2

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Group VIA or group 16 or oxygen family: the most commonly formed ions are with -2 charge.

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Q: What is the charge of group 6a in the periodic table?
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What is oxygens group number?

Oxygen is a non-metal in the group 6A of the periodic table.


Is group 6A the halogens family?

Halogens are in the group 17 of the periodic table.


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because it belongs in group 6 of the periodic table. To be able to have a full outer shell of 8, it will accept 2 electrons


What is group 6a on the periodic table called?

Group 6 is in the transition metals block of the periodic table.


Why is Sulfur a part of group 16 the periodic table?

Sulfur is part of column 16 or group 6A because, all elements in group 6A have 6 valence electrons. Sulfur has 6 valence electrons.


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What are the non metals in group 6a?

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What is the period and group on the periodic table for the element oxygen?

oxygen is a type of gas, so it falls into the gas section. oxygen has six electrons in its outer shell so it belongs to group VIA in periodic table.


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Since Selenium is a Chalcogen (meaning it's in group 6A on the Periodic Table), it gains 2 electrons to form an ion with a charge of -2.


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Sulfur is in the 16th group/family on the Periodic Table which is called Chalcogen.


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