Question

An element has six valence electrons available for bonding. Which group of the periodic table does this element most likely belong to?
A. Group 2 B. Group 4 C. Group 16 D. Group 18

Answer 1

An element with six valence electrons is most likely to belong to Group 16 of the periodic table. This group is also known as the chalcogens, which includes elements such as oxygen, sulfur, and selenium.

So, the correct answer is C. Group 16.