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Basic Introduction
The oxidation states of Group 16 elements are: oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), tellurium (Te), and polonium (Po). The most common oxidation state for oxygen is +2. The most common oxidation state for sulfur is +6. The most common oxidation state for selenium is +4. The most common oxidation state for tellurium is +6. The most common oxidation state for polonium is +4.
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| 1 | INTRODUCTION |
| 2 | OXIDATION PROCESS |
| 3 | OXIDATION STATE OF OXYGEN |
| 4 | OXIDATION STATE OF SULPHER |
Oxidation Process of Group 16 Elements
The oxidation process of group 16 elements occurs when the element loses one or more electrons to form an ion with a positive charge. The element then becomes a cation.
Oxidation State of Oxygen (O2)
In an oxidation state of +2, oxygen typically exists as a gas. In this state, it is capable of oxidizing other elements. For example, in the combustion of methane, oxygen typically exists in an oxidation state of +2 and can oxidize the carbon to form carbon dioxide.
Oxidation State of Sulphur
in Sulphur Dioxide
The oxidation state of sulphur in sulphur dioxide is +4.
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