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Which of the following halogens is most likely to react with other elements?
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the elements in family 16 of the periodic table?
A
They are called the halogens and are highly reactive nonmetals.
B
They are transition metals found in the center of the periodic table.
C
They are known as the chalcogens and include oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium.
D
They are noble gases and are chemically inert.
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Identify the group number of the periodic table in question, which is family 16 (also called group 16 or VIA).
Recall the common names and characteristics of the groups: halogens are in group 17, noble gases in group 18, and transition metals are in the center of the table (groups 3-12).
Recognize that family 16 elements are called the chalcogens, which include oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), and polonium (Po).
Understand that chalcogens are generally nonmetals or metalloids and have properties distinct from halogens, noble gases, and transition metals.
Conclude that the correct description is that family 16 elements are known as the chalcogens and include oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, and polonium.
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