What is a Family in the Periodic Table?
A 'family' in the periodic table refers to a group of elements with similar chemical properties, usually found in the same column.
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I used to think 'family' meant something fancy, but it's just a group of elements in the same column sharing traits.
Families in the periodic table are groups of elements that share similar characteristics. For example, the noble gases all hang out together in one family.
It's just a column of elements that have similar properties. Think of them as chemical cousins!
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