What is a group in the Periodic Table?
Basically, a group is a vertical stack of elements that behave similarly in reactions.
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Groups, aka columns, in the periodic table have elements with similar properties and the same number of valence electrons.
I remember my chem teacher saying groups are the reason why elements like sodium and potassium are such good friends!
A group in the Periodic Table is a column of elements that shares similar chemical properties. Think of them as 'element families'!
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