Multiple Choice
Which of the following elements would have chemical properties most similar to potassium (K)?
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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In the periodic table, what is the term used to refer to the columns?
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Groups
B
Periods
C
Families
D
Blocks
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Understand that the periodic table is organized in two main directions: horizontally and vertically.
The horizontal rows in the periodic table are called 'Periods'.
The vertical columns in the periodic table are called 'Groups'.
Groups are also sometimes referred to as 'Families' because elements in the same group often have similar chemical properties.
Therefore, the term used to refer to the columns in the periodic table is 'Groups' (or 'Families').
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