Oxygen group? (4E - Chemical and Physical Foundations)

[mintysilver237]

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Hi,
I was studying for category 4E. This was listed on the AAMC MCAT website. I could not find much for it on Khan Academy or my previous notes and textbooks. Can someone help me out, please and thank you!

 

[Blueprint Med School]

Sounds like it is referring to the chalcogens which is Group 16 to the left of the halogens, sometimes stylized as the oxygen group.

David D, MD - USMLE and MCAT Tutor
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[mintysilver237]

Sounds like it is referring to the chalcogens which are Group 16 to the left of the halogens, sometimes stylized as the oxygen group.

David D, MD - USMLE and MCAT Tutor
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Thank you! I had a hunch that it was that but I just wanted to make sure. Would you happen to know what representative elements mean? Very lost for that one.

 

[PlsLetMeIn21]

Elements that show similar behavior in the group.

 

[mintysilver237]

Elements that show similar behavior in the group.

Ohh alright. Thank you very much!!

 

[Blueprint Med School]

Thank you! I had a hunch that it was that but I just wanted to make sure. Would you happen to know what representative elements mean? Very lost for that one.

From the University of Hawai'i: "The Representative Elements are those elements within the first two families (Groups I and II on the far left) and the last six families or groups (on the right) of the Periodic Table. "

Basically everything not a transition metal. It's shotty wording, but truth be told most outlines are. They are not usually designed to be read by students.

David D, MD - USMLE and MCAT Tutor
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[mintysilver237]

From the University of Hawai'i: "The Representative Elements are those elements within the first two families (Groups I and II on the far left) and the last six families or groups (on the right) of the Periodic Table. "

Basically everything not a transition metal. It's shotty wording, but truth be told most outlines are. They are not usually designed to be read by students.

David D, MD - USMLE and MCAT Tutor
Med School Tutors

I see, thank you for clarifying this 🙂