Sulphur – Types, Preparation, Properties and Uses
Sulphur (S) Sulphur exhibits allotropy, two important allotropes of which are: Yellow Rhombic (α - sulphur)
Monoclinic (β- sulphur) At...
Oxygen – Types, Preparation, Properties and Uses
Oxygen is the first element of Group 16 with the electronic configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p4 in the ground state. Oxygen has two allotropes:...
Chemical Properties and Trends in Chemical Reactivity
Chemical Properties and Trends in Chemical Reactivity The anomalous behaviour of oxygen, like other members of the p-block present in the...
Oxidation States
Negative and Positive Oxidation state: The elements of Group 16 exhibit a number of oxidation states (Above Table).
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Group 16 Elements General Properties
Group 16 Element Oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium and polonium constitute Group 16 of the periodic table.
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