{"id":166228,"date":"2024-11-13T12:44:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T12:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=166228"},"modified":"2024-11-13T12:44:21","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T12:44:21","slug":"vertical-columns-on-the-periodic-table-are-called","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/13\/vertical-columns-on-the-periodic-table-are-called\/","title":{"rendered":"Vertical columns on the periodic table are called"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Vertical columns on the periodic table are called <em><br>The elements in each column have____<\/em><br>For #1 For #2<br>A.grouping A.Similar element names<br>B.families B.Similar properties<br>C.periods C.Similar symbols<br>D.lines D.Similar masses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The Correct Answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B. families<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B. Similar properties<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the periodic table, <strong>vertical columns<\/strong> are called <strong>families<\/strong> or <strong>groups<\/strong>. These families are essential because they group elements that share similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons. The number of valence electrons influences the behavior of elements in reactions, including how they bond with other elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each <strong>family<\/strong> of elements typically exhibits certain predictable trends. For example, elements in Group 1 (the alkali metals) are highly reactive and have one electron in their outermost shell. Similarly, elements in Group 17 (the halogens) all have seven electrons in their outermost shell and are known for being very reactive, especially in their ability to form salts when combined with metals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the <strong>rows<\/strong> (or horizontal rows) in the periodic table are called <strong>periods<\/strong>. Elements in the same period have the same number of electron shells, but as you move from left to right across a period, the elements become progressively less metallic and more non-metallic, and their properties change more significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>family\/group<\/strong> designation helps predict the chemical behavior of elements. For instance, elements in the same family tend to form similar types of compounds, such as how alkali metals (Group 1) form strong bases when they react with water, or how the noble gases (Group 18) are largely inert due to their full valence electron shells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, the most accurate answer to the questions is <strong>B. families<\/strong> for vertical columns and <strong>B. Similar properties<\/strong> for the shared characteristics of elements within those families. This organization allows chemists to better understand element behavior, aiding in predictions about chemical reactions and compound formation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vertical columns on the periodic table are called The elements in each column have____For #1 For #2A.grouping A.Similar element namesB.families B.Similar propertiesC.periods C.Similar symbolsD.lines D.Similar masses The Correct Answer and Explanation is : The correct answers are: Explanation: In the periodic table, vertical columns are called families or groups. 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