Question

Elements in group 7A in the periodic table are called the halogens: elements in group 6A are called the chalcogens (a)

Answer 1

Answer:

Most common oxidation state of the chalcogens is -2, most common oxidation state of the halogens is -1.

Explanation:

For atomic radii, the chalcogens have a larger atomic radii than the halogens

This is because atomic radii decreases across the period due to increase in nuclear charge.

For ionic radii the chalcogens also have larger ionic radii than the halogens. This is because the chalcogens always carry a -2 charge compared to halogens that carry a -1 charge. Since -2 is the most common oxidation state for chalcogens and -1 is the most common oxidation state for the halogens.

In terms of oxidation states, the halogens show a higher value of common oxidation state -1 while for chalcogens is -2 even though +2, +4 and +6 oxidation states are also well known.

First ionization energy of halogens is greater than that of the chalcogens due to greater effective nuclear charge.

The second ionization energy of chalcogens is greater than that of the halogens.