Group 6
Group 6 of the periodic table consists of six chemical elements: oxygen, sulfur, selenium, tellurium, polonium, and livermorium. These elements are known as the chalcogens and are characterized by having six electrons in their outermost shell. They play essential roles in various biological and geological processes.
The elements in Group 6 exhibit a range of properties. Oxygen is vital for respiration in living organisms, while sulfur is important for amino acids and proteins. Selenium and tellurium are used in electronics, and polonium is a radioactive element. Livermorium is a synthetic element with limited practical applications.