How is the periodic table strutured with regard to elements with similar properties?

Answer 1

The elements in the Periodic Table are arranged so that there is an increase from left to right (such as atomic radius) and from up to down (such as atomic weight). The elements that have somehow similar properties (not always, mind you) are arranged in families (or columns, as you unappropriately name them).

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Answer 2

Same amount of valence electrons,for example alkaline metals are very reactive because they want to get rid of one electron and so Lithium, Sodium , rubidium,potassium ,cesium , and francium all want to get rid of one electron!

Answer 3

vertical direction. they are called groups.

Answer 4

Elements with similar properties are found in the same column of the periodic table.

Answer 5

Elements with similar properties on the periodic table are found in columns called groups or families.