Periodic table group
Group 6
Group 6 is a vertical column of the periodic table containing Chromium, Molybdenum, Tungsten, Seaborgium. Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons, which is why they show related chemical behavior. A d-block transition metal group headed by chromium. Its members are hard, high melting metals; tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal.
At a glance
- Elements
- 4
- Atomic numbers
- 24 to 106
- Block
- d-block
- Periods
- 4, 5, 6, 7
- Phase at STP
- solid (3)
Shared properties
- Same valence electron count, so members react in related ways
- Atomic radius increases down the group as electron shells are added
- First ionization energy generally decreases down the group
The 4 elements
Frequently asked questions
What elements are in group 6?
Group 6 contains 4 elements: Chromium, Molybdenum, Tungsten, Seaborgium.
What properties do group 6 elements share?
Elements in group 6 have the same number of valence electrons, so they react in related ways. Atomic radius increases down the group as electron shells are added, and first ionization energy generally decreases down the group. A d-block transition metal group headed by chromium. Its members are hard, high melting metals; tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal.