Periodic Table

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Groups or Families

• Vertical columns are groups (families)
• 8 main groups
• Elements in the same group have similar characteristics
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• Legenda: This is one group (family)

Periods

• Horizontal rows of the periodic table are called periods
• Left side of period are larger and weigh less
• Right side of period are smaller and weigh more
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• Legenda: This is one period

Metals and NonMetals

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• Legenda: Metals
• Legenda: Nonmetals

Noble Gases

• Considered nonreactive
• Full energy level
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