Group 6
Key Stage 3
Meaning
Group 6 are elements on the Periodic Table with 6 electrons in their outer shell.
About Group 6
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| Group 6 elements are shown in red on this Periodic Table. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Group 6 are elements on the Periodic Table with 6 electrons in their outer shell.
About Group 6
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| Group 6 elements are shown in red on this Periodic Table. |
- The elements in Group 6 are:
- Oxygen can gain 2 electrons to form negative ions with a charge of -2.
- Sulphur can gain 2 electrons to form negative ions with a charge of -2.
- Selenium can gain 2 electrons to form negative ions with a charge of -2.
- Tellerium can lose electrons to form positive ions.
- Polonium can lose electrons to form positive ions.