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They aren't particularly or uniquely called hydrides; a hydride is a negative hydrogen ion, H-. Metals can form metal-hydrides, though, including those four elements.

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Why group 6 of periodic table called chaclogen?

Group 6 of the periodic table is called the chalcogens because the elements in this group have properties similar to sulfur, one of the elements in this group. Chalcogen comes from the Greek word "chalkos," which means ore of copper, reflecting that these elements are commonly found in ore minerals.


How many valence electrons do the 6A elements have?

6A elements, also known as group 16 elements, have 6 valence electrons. This is because they are located in group 16 of the periodic table, which corresponds to the number of valence electrons. Examples of 6A elements include oxygen, sulfur, and selenium.


What are Elements in the middle block of the periodic table are called?

Group 1 = Alkali Metals Group 2 = Alkali Earth metals Between Group 2 And Group 3 are the Transition metals. Groups 3,4,5,& 6 do not have a name, but are headed by Boron, Carbon, Nitrogen and Oxygen respectively. Group 7 = Halogens Group 8 = Noble/Inert gases. Lower down the Periodic table between Group 2 and the Transition metals are two Periods(Rows) ; the first are the Lanthanides and the second(lower again) are the Actinides(Radio Active elements).


All of the atoms of the elements in period 2 have the sme number of?

Atoms of elements in group (column 2 of the periodic table) have 2 electrons in their outer shell. They have a low electronegativity, which means the electrons are not strongly attracted to the protons in the nucleus when compared to the electrons in atoms of column 6 or 7. For this reason, group 2 elements easily form +2 ion when in the presence of group 6 or7 elements.


What are 6 zebras called?

A group of zebras is called a herd, zeal, or dazzle of zebras.

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What are all the element that in group 6 call?

All the elements in group 6 are called the transition metals. This is also true for groups 3-12.


What is the group name of the elements in group 6?

Chromium Group


Why group 6 of periodic table called chaclogen?

Group 6 of the periodic table is called the chalcogens because the elements in this group have properties similar to sulfur, one of the elements in this group. Chalcogen comes from the Greek word "chalkos," which means ore of copper, reflecting that these elements are commonly found in ore minerals.


How many elements make up group 7 group 14 and group 18?

There is a total of 17 elements in those groups.


What group is chromium in?

group # - 6period # - 4http://education.jlab.org/itselemental/ele024.html


What group consists of the most reactive nonmetallic elements?

Group 17, the halogens


Which element is in group 6 period 6?

There are 6 elements. vanadium is a example one.


How many valence electrons do the 6A elements have?

6A elements, also known as group 16 elements, have 6 valence electrons. This is because they are located in group 16 of the periodic table, which corresponds to the number of valence electrons. Examples of 6A elements include oxygen, sulfur, and selenium.


Can Group 6 and Group 7 elements only form covalent bonds?

No, Group 6 and Group 7 elements can form a variety of bonds, including covalent, ionic, and metallic bonds. The tendency to form covalent bonds increases as you move across the period from Group 1 to Group 7. Group 6 elements, such as oxygen and sulfur, commonly form covalent bonds, while Group 7 elements, such as chlorine and fluorine, tend to form ionic bonds with metals.


What element has six electrons in the outer shell?

Elements in group VIA (6A) also called group 16.


Which element is located in group 6 period?

There are 6 elements. vanadium is a example one.


Where is platinum on the periodic table of elements?

Platinum is located in Group 10 and Period 6 of the periodic table of elements. It has the atomic number 78 and the symbol Pt.