PICLEC: GROUP VIA & VIB

This group contains the following elements: O oxygen, Sulfur, Selenium, Tellurium

This group is know to be ‘’Chalcogens” meaning ore-forming

GROUP VIA - This element’s Synonyms are: 1. “Yne” - from 8th century chinese 2. Empyreal air or Fire air - by C.W. Scheele 3. Dephlogisticated air - by J. Priestley 4. “Acid former” - by A. Lavosier

GROUP VIA - This element’s Properties. Are: 1. Diatonic molecule (always has two atoms) 2. Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas 3. Constitutes 20% by weight of air 4. Contributes about 8/9 by weight of water 5. Known to be the MOST abundant in the HUMAN BODY by weight 6. 3rd MOST abundant element in the UNIVERSE

GROUP VIA - This element is Prepared by: A. Commercially/Manufacturing 1. By fractional distillation of liquid air B. In the Laboratory 1. By electrolysis (Lysis = break down) ; Decomposition of water to get the oxygen

GROUP VIA - This element is Used for: 1. Essential for Animal Life 2. Supports combustion 3. Treatment of Chloroform, Cyanide and CO poisoning 4. Treatment of Hypoxia (Hypo = Low; Xia = Oxygen), Dyspnea (Dys = Disorder/Difficulty; Nea = Breathing), Cyanosis (Cyan = Blue; Cause of Blue skin, meaning lack of Oxygen) 5. In gas tanks: Universal color = White, USA = Green

GROUP VIA - OXYGEN DEFINITION: - Allotrope of Oxygen - Bluish gas with Peculiar Irritating odor

GROUP VIA - THE OXYGEN GROUP USES: - Powerful oxidizing agent - Disinfectant for drinking water - Bleaching agent

GROUP VIA - THE OXYGEN GROUP - This element’s Synonyms are: 1. “Brimstone”, “Burning Stone” 2. “Phlogiston” - Principle of Combustibility

GROUP VIA - THE OXYGEN GROUP - This element’s Properties are: 1. Pale yellow, Odorless, and Brittle solid

GROUP VIA - THE OXYGEN GROUP - This element’s Industrial uses are: 1. Production of Sulfuric acid 2. Vulcanize natural rubbers

GROUP VIA - THE OXYGEN GROUP - This element’s Allotropes are: A. CRYSTALLINE (FLOWERS OF SULFUR OR SUBLIMED SULFUR) 1. Rhombic sulfur = Alpha sulfur 2. Monoclinic sulfur = Beta sulfur B. AMORPHOUS C. LIQUID SULFUR (PLASTIC SULFUR)

GROUP VIA - THE OXYGEN GROUP - This element is Used for: 1. Cathartic 2. Parasiticide (Cide=Kills) in Scabies 3. Stimulant in Alopecia 4. Fumigation (adding gas to clean an area) 5. Treatment of Skin diseases (ex. Dr. Wong soap; Exfoliant; For mild canes only)

GROUP VIA - SULFUR CRYSTALLINE: - Rhombic sulfur

GROUP VIA - SULFUR CRYSTALLINE: - Monoclinic sulfur

GROUP VIA - SULFUR ALLOTROPES - Crystalline

GROUP VIA - SULFUR Liquid Sulfur

GROUP VIA - SULFUR - “Lac sulfur” , “Milk of Sulfur” - Preferably for External applications

GROUP VIA - SULFUR - “Lac sulfur” , “Milk of Sulfur”

GROUP VIA - SULFUR - “Flowers of Sulfur”

GROUP VIA - SULFUR - Preferably for Internal application

GROUP VIA - SULFUR - “Velminckx’ solution”

GROUP VIA - SULFUR - Scabicide (kills scabies)

GROUP VIA - SULFUR - “ Wilkinson’s ointment”, “Hebra’s itch ointment” - Scabicide