Chapter 22, Problem 22.123SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

“In what forms is oxygen commonly found in nature” should be explained.

Concept introduction:

Group 16 or 6A:

The elements of this group 16 are also known as oxygen family. The elements of this group are following:

  $\begin{array}{l}\text{Elements Electronic configuration (}n{s}^{2}n{p}^4\text{)}\\ \text{Oxygen }(O)2s^{2}2p^4\\ \text{Sulfur }(S)3s^{2}3p^4\\ \text{Selenium }(Se)4s^{2}4p^4\\ \text{Tellurium }(Te)5s^{2}5p^4\\ \text{Polonium }(Po)6s^{2}6p^4\end{array}$