Group 16 elements (except polonium) are called chalcogens because
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Group 16 elements (except polonium) are called
chalcogens because
chalcogens because
- these elements, particularly sulphur and oxygen, are present in many metallic ores mainly as oxides and sulphides
- a large number of acids contain these elements, particularly sulphur and oxygen
- these elements mainly form anions
- these elements exist in different allotropic forms
Answer
(A) these elements, particularly sulphur and oxygen, are present in many metallic ores mainly as oxides and sulphides
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