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The elements oxygen and sulphur are called chalcogens because

A

their properties resemble with charcoal

B

their properties resemble not only with charcoal but also with halogens

C

these are ore forming elements

D

these combine with halogens.

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C
Chalcogens mean ore forming elements because most of the ores are either oxides or sulphides.
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  • Chalcogens are

    A
    Hydrocarbons
    B
    Ore-forming elements
    C
    Oxide-forming elements
    D
    Those having ability to catenate

  • Group 16 element (except polonium ) are called chalcogens because

    A
    a large number of acids contain these elements paticularly oxygen and sulphur
    B
    these element of particularly `O` and `S` are present in many metallic ores mainly as oxide and sulphides
    C
    all these elements exhibits allotropy
    D
    these element mainly form anions.

  • Oxygen and sulphur are identical in respect of

    A
    Chemical properties
    B
    Distribution of electrons in outer shell
    C
    Atomicity
    D
    Electronic configuration

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