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p- Block Elements — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryp- Block Elements1 Mark
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Why are group 16 elements called as chalcogens?
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Answer

Because many metals are found as oxides and sulphides and some are solenides and tellurides thus the group 16 elements are chalcogens (Chalcogens = Ore forming).

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