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What is a Column in science?

This is probably a reference to the periodic table of the elements, which has columns. All the elements in a given column have the same configuration of valance electrons. There is a column of noble gases, a column of halogens, etc.


How are groups in the periodic tabe arranged?

It's Is Arranged By Matals, NonMetals,Matalliods And Moble Gases


Elements in the same family have similar what?

Elements in the same family-assuming family means classifications such as non-metals, metals-have similar properties.


What are the differences among the different elements?

The chemical nature of an element is determined (mainly) by the electronic configuration in the outermost shells. However, most elements have isotopes - atomic configurations that have the same outer shells, but which may have a different number of neutrons in the atom core. This gives them the same chemical nature, but a different mass. Many isotopes are unstable in the long run - they will spontaneously disintegrate.


Why is a periodic table shape like that?

As the name indicates it is "periodic" meaning it repeats.Russian guy called Mendeleev noticed that certain elements have similar properties. We now know this has to do with valance electrons - can't remember if he knew this.So he set up this grid of elements with similar properties in columns and in increasing order of atomic weight left to right. This gives the table we know and love.He was actually able to leave blanks for things that we hadn't discovered becasue he was so sure of the pattern he saw emerging.Other tables exist.

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How can you tell which elements are more similar?

The elements in the same families (columns) are the most similar.


How are elements put into columns with other elements?

Elements in the same column on the periodic table share similar chemical properties because they have the same number of valence electrons. This allows them to form similar types of bonds and react in similar ways with other elements. The columns, or groups, are arranged based on the number of valence electrons in each element.


The vertical columns in the periodic tableof the Elements contaian elements with the same what?

The vertical columns in the periodic table contain elements with the same number of electrons in their outermost shell, known as the valence electrons. This gives these elements similar chemical properties.


Why did mendeleyev change the layout of the elements into rows and columns?

Dmitri Mendeleev arranged the elements into rows and columns based on their atomic mass to show a recurring pattern of properties. This layout, known as the periodic table, allowed him to predict the properties of missing elements and demonstrate the periodicity of elemental properties.


How are periodic table's columns organized?

The columns in the periodic table, also known as groups, are organized based on the number of electrons in the outermost energy level of the elements. Elements in the same column have similar chemical properties due to their similar electron configurations. The columns are numbered from 1 to 18, with the elements in the same column sharing common characteristics.


Why are there more elements on the periodic table?

this put elementswith similar chemical properties in columns


Why are columns called groups in the periodic table?

Columns in a Periodic Table are called groups.They represent elements with similar characteristic. All the elements in a group has same number of valence electron.


What are elements in the same columnof the periodic table called?

columns - Groups Rows - Periods


How are elements organized in columns in the periodic table?

Elements are organised in terms of properties in same column. Properties are found to be periodic .


Are the elements in the rows or the or the elements in the columns more colsely related to each other?

The elements in columns are categorized by their traits, and the linear order of the elements are categorized by mass. So pretty much, columns.


What are the vertical columns on the periodic table calles?

The vertical columns on the periodic table are called groups. The table is arranged in such a way that all elements in the same group are similar and have the same number of valence electrons.


What do all columns have in common?

All elements a given column have the same number of valence electrons.