Question

why oxides and sulphides are known as chalcogen family?​

Answer 1

The group VIA elements are called chalcogens because most ores of copper (Greek chalkos) are oxides or sulfides, and such ores contain traces of selenium and tellurium and as the oxides and sulfides are present in large amount the group VIA is known as chalcogen group.The term "chalcogens" was derived from the Greek ...

Answer 2

• The group VIA elements are called chalcogens because most ores of copper (Greek chalkos) are oxides or sulfides, and such ores contain traces of selenium and tellurium and as the oxides and sulfides are present in large amount the group VIA is known as chalcogen group.The term "chalcogens" was derived from the Greek ...
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