Which group elements from following are called as chalcogens?

Which group elements from following are called as chalcogens?
  1. group 13
  2. group 15
  3. group 16
  4. group 17

Solution

- Chalcogens are the elements found in Group 16 of the periodic table. The term "chalcogen" comes from the Greek words "chalcos," meaning "ore," and "genes," meaning "to produce" or "to form." Therefore, chalcogens can be interpreted as "ore-forming" elements.

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