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2. On the periodic table, what is the difference between a group (or family) and a period?

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On the periodic table,periods are horizontal rows (across) the periodic table while groups are vertical columns (down) the table.We have groups in the periodic table like transition metals,rare earth,alkali metals ,alkaline earth metals halogens and noble gases

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Horizontal row call period and vertical column called group!

Physical,chemical, reaction procedure, shape,size, enthalpy of dissociation, bonding,non bonding, various things that segregated group and period....

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