Question

Locate the following groups in the periodic table:
(a) Alkali metals
(b) Halogens
(c) Alkaline Earth metals

Answer 1

a. Group 1

b. Group 17

c. Group 2

Answer 2

Groups

Explanation:

The vertical columns on the periodic table are called groups or families. Elements in the same group exhibit similar chemical behavior. All the members of a family of elements have the same number of valence electrons and similar chemical properties.

Groups are numbered from one to 18 on the periodic table as you pass from the left to right.

a) The elements in group 1 are known as the alkali metals.

b) Elements in group 17 are called halogens.

c) Elements in group 2 are called alkaline earth metals.