kalkogenfamilien
Kalkogenfamilien, also known as Group 16 of the periodic table, is a fascinating group of chemical elements. This family comprises oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), and polonium (Po). Oganesson (Og), a synthetic element, is also placed in this group, though its chemical properties are largely unknown. The name "chalcogen" originates from the Greek words "chalcos" meaning copper and "genes" meaning to form, as many copper ores contain these elements.
These elements share some distinct characteristics. They are generally nonmetals, with the exception of polonium, which
Chalcogens readily form compounds, particularly with metals, forming sulfides, selenides, and tellurides. Oxygen, being highly reactive,