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Why are elements on the periodic table called families?
Each family of elements has its own set of characteristics that each of the elements possess.
Why are the substances on the periodic table classified as elements?
Substances on the periodic table are classified as elements because they are pure substances made up of only one type of atom. Each element has a unique chemical structure and properties that distinguish it from other elements.
What do family of elements have in common?
Family of elements share similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons. This results in comparable reactivity and bonding patterns within a group of elements. Additionally, they often exhibit a trend in physical properties such as atomic size and electronegativity.
How is the number assigned to a family related to the electron configuration of each element in that family?
The elements on the periodic table are arranged in periods and groups. The periods run across the table horizontally from left to right, whilst the groups run vertically from top to bottom. Elements from the same group tend to have similar chemical properties since they have the same number of electrons in their outer shells. :) You can find which elements are in which groups and more about the groups themselves by looking at a periodic table for the numbers above the columns or searching Google for "group 1" for example.
What on the periodic table is known as a family?
A family on the periodic table is a group of elements that share similar chemical properties due to their similar electron configurations. Each family is represented by a column on the periodic table, such as the alkali metals in Group 1 or the halogens in Group 17.
Why are elements classified?
So you don´t mix them with each other.
Why are elements on the periodic table called families?
Each family of elements has its own set of characteristics that each of the elements possess.
Why are llamas and alpacas classified in the camelid family?
Because they are related to each other.
Why are the substances on the periodic table classified as elements?
Substances on the periodic table are classified as elements because they are pure substances made up of only one type of atom. Each element has a unique chemical structure and properties that distinguish it from other elements.
How are elements classifed on the periodic table?
Basically they are classified on the basis of repetition of similar properties......... Elements with same properties are assigned according to their groups.......each member of a particular group in a periodic table resembles almost similar properties elements with electron entering same shell is assigned same period....Thats how elements are classified
How are the families of elements arranged on the periodic table?
Elements are arranged into chemical families by their chemical properties. Some elements don't react, while others are very reactive, and some are good conductors of electricity.
What are elements in a column called?
The elements in the 8 main columns of the Pperiodic Table are called Groups. Groups 1 and 2 are separated from Groups 3 to 8 by a block of elements called the Transition Series and the columns in this series have no specific names.
What is a family of elments?
A "family" of elements means the vertical columns in the periodic table. If you look above the periodic table, there will be numbers for each row, numbered from 1 to 18. Each "family" is a column.
Why would it be unwise for each country to choose its own name for each element?
people would be confused of the elements
What chemical family contains elements that at room temperature are solids liquids or gases?
The chemical family that contains elements that can exist as solids, liquids, or gases at room temperature is the halogen family. Elements in this family include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine. Each of these elements can vary in physical state depending on temperature and pressure conditions.
How many elements in 8 sets having 6 elements in each?
8 sets of 6 elements would have 96 elements (8X6=96)
What do family of elements have in common?
Family of elements share similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons. This results in comparable reactivity and bonding patterns within a group of elements. Additionally, they often exhibit a trend in physical properties such as atomic size and electronegativity.
