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Metals are located on the left side in the Periodic Table. Group IA and Group IIA, they are the most occupied metals. The transition elements are also considered metals.

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Metals are placed in group 1 and 2 whereas non metals are placed from group15-17 in the periodic table.Group 18 contains the noble gases.

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Q: How are metals and nonmetals grouped together on the periodic table?
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What order the elements follow in the periodic table?

They are usually grouped in categories besides metals and nonmetals.


The type of element grouped on the left side of the periodic table is the?

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