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Question
What are the groups in a periodic table? Give two characteristics of each.
Solution
Groups are the vertical columns of elements in the periodic table.
Characteristics of groups:
1. Elements of the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
2. Elements of the same group exhibit similar chemical properties as they have the same valency.
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