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The Groups 1 and 2 on the periodic table contain what atom type?

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They contain metals with the acception of Hydrogen (nonmetal)
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Answer: The group 1 and group 2 elements contain metals.

Step-by-step explanation:

Elements are distributed in 7 periods and 18 groups. Groups are the vertical columns and periods are the horizontal rows.

Elements that belong to Group 1 and Group 2 of the periodic table are considered as metals.

Metals are defined as the chemical species that looses electrons to attain stable electronic configuration.

Group 1 elements are considered as alkali metals and group 2 elements are considered as alkaline earth metals.

Hence, the group 1 and group 2 elements contain metals.

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