ADVANTAGE OF GROUPING

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What is the basic principle applied in arranging the elements in the Periodic Table today ?

• Elements in the Periodic Table are arranged in an increasing order of proton number, ranging from 1 to 113. 
• Elements with similar chemical properties are placed in the same vertical column. 
• Each vertical column of elements is called a GROUP. There are Group 1 to Group 18.
• Each horizontal rows of elements is called a PERIOD. There are Period 1 to Period 7.

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INSTRUCTION : Check the appropriate controls to understand the properties of various elements. You can also highlight the metals based on specific property.