Fascinating Insights into Group 16: The Oxygen Family
Discover the vital role of the Oxygen Family in both life and industry, from oxygen to selenium. Learn about the significance of ozone, sulfuric acid, and selenium, and explore the abundance of oxygen in Earth's atmosphere. This informative presentation sheds light on the diverse characteristics and uses of the elements in Group 16.
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Representative Elements Group 16 The Oxygen Family The first two members of Group 16, oxygen and sulfur, are essential for life. The heavier members of the group, tellurium and polonium, are both metalloids.
Representative Elements Group 16 The Oxygen Family Ozone, a less common form of oxygen, is formed in the upper atmosphere through the action of electricity during thunderstorms. The presence of ozone is important because it shields living organisms from some harmful radiation from the Sun.
Representative Elements Group 16 The Oxygen Family Sulfur is a solid, yellow nonmetal. Large amounts of sulfur are used to manufacture sulfuric acid, one of the most commonly used chemicals in the world. Sulfuric acid is a combination of sulfur, hydrogen, and oxygen. It is used in the manufacture of paints, fertilizers, detergents, synthetic fibers, and rubber.
Representative Elements Group 16 The Oxygen Family Selenium conducts electricity when exposed to light, so it is used in solar cells, light meters, and photographic materials.
Representative Elements Group 16 The Oxygen Family Its most important use is as the light- sensitive component in photocopy machines. Traces of selenium are also necessary for good health.
Representative Elements Group 16 The Oxygen Family About 20 percent of Earth s atmosphere is the oxygen you breathe. Oxygen is abundant in Earth s rocks and minerals because it readily combines with other elements. Oxygen also is required for combustion to occur.
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