Group 16 Elements
Chapter Name : The P- Block Elements |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_07_10_01 |
Topic Name : Group 16 Elements |
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Sub Topic Name : Occurrence |
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Introduction
• Oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium and polonium constitute Group 16 of the periodic table. • This is sometimes known as group of chalcogens. • Oxygen is the most abundant of all the elements on earth. • Traces of sulphur occur as hydrogen sulphide in volcanoes. • Organic materials such as eggs, proteins, garlic, onion, mustard, hair and wool contain sulphur.
Pre-Requisites:
Periodic table, elements
Activity:
Eggs contain sulfur.
Real Life Question:
What elements are present in eggs?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| group | Group is a series of elements on the periodic table that show similar properties. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Egg, garlic, onion | Eggs contain sulfur. |
Real life uses :
Oxygen, sulfur, minerals.
Places to visit :
Kitchen.
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| oxygen | Oxygen we breathe belongs to group 16. |
What you learn in Theory:
• Oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium and polonium constitute Group 16 of the periodic table. • This is sometimes known as group of chalcogens. • Oxygen is the most abundant of all the elements on earth. • Traces of sulphur occur as hydrogen sulphide in volcanoes. • Organic materials such as eggs, proteins, garlic, onion, mustard, hair and wool contain sulphur.
What you learn in Practice:
• Oxygen, sulphur, selenium, tellurium and polonium constitute Group 16 of the periodic table. • This is sometimes known as group of chalcogens. • Oxygen is the most abundant of all the elements on earth. • Traces of sulphur occur as hydrogen sulphide in volcanoes. • Organic materials such as eggs, proteins, garlic, onion, mustard, hair and wool contain sulphur.