Question

what is typical elements?

Answer 1

actually i see many of the following answers here are somewhat misguiding. i think my answer is capable to clear your confusion. The third period elements( Na, Mg, Al,Si,P,S,Cl) are called the TYPICAL elements. they are called so because they represent properties of their own group. like if you want to study the properties of group 1, then you must better choose the sodium and u get the clue for others of its family, others are of its type, and hence these elements are called typical elements.

Answer 2

Answer:

Elements of 3rd period are typical elements.: