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How are elements with similar properties found on the periodic table?

O by periods
Oby atomic mass
O by groups
Oby atomic number

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Answer:

By groups

Step-by-step explanation:

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

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