Question

What do the vertical columns in the periodic table indicate? (50 points)

Responses

synthetic elements

synthetic elements

periods

periods

liquids

liquids

groups and families

groups and families

Answer 1

Groups and families (I have the same question rn)

Answer 2

Answer: groups and families

Explanation: The periodic table also has a unique name for its vertical columns. Each column is called a group. The elements in each group have the same number of electrons in the outer orbital. Those outer electrons are also called valence electrons.