Elements Group 16

Which element in Group 16 exhibits anomalous behavior due to its small size and high electronegativity?

• Sulfur

• Oxygen

• Selenium

• Tellurium

What type of oxides do Group 16 elements form with oxygen?

• E2O3 and E2O5

• EO and E2O

• EO2 and EO3

• E2O and E3O2

Which halide is known for its exceptional stability due to steric reasons?

• SeF6

• SF4

• TeF4

• SF6

What is the general electronic configuration of Group 16 elements?

• NS2NP6

• NS2NP5

• NS2NP3

• NS2NP4

Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's crust among Group 16 elements?

• Sulfur

• Selenium

• Oxygen

• Tellurium

What happens to the metallic character of Group 16 elements as you move down the group?

• It decreases

• It remains the same

• It increases

• It fluctuates

What is the inert pair effect observed in Group 16 elements?

• The increase in ionization energy down the group

• The decrease in atomic size down the group

• The increase in electronegativity down the group

• The tendency of outermost electrons to remain unshared