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O
S
Se
Te
Po
Lv
The Oxygen Group
This group does not include any natural metals. The first two members,
oxygen (O) and sulfur (S), are non-metals widespread in nature. The
remaining three natural elements are semi-metals. Only the artificial
member, livermorium (Lv), is thought to be a metal, but chemists don’t
really know for sure.
Atomic structure Physical properties Chemical properties Compounds
All members have six The members of this group are The reactivity of these These elements can form
electrons in the outer shell solids, except oxygen (O), which elements decreases down compounds with each other.
of each atom. This electron is a gas at room temperature. the group. Oxygen is always They all react with carbon (C)
structure makes these The density of the elements involved in the process to form compounds, some
elements highly reactive. increases down the group. of combustion. with strong smells.
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