The Vertical Columns of Elements in the Periodic Table Are

question 149

Multiple Choice

The vertical columns of elements in the periodic table are called

• A) periods.
• B) groups.
• C) families.
• D) series.

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Definitions:

Acceptable Name

An alternative name for a chemical compound that is recognized in scientific literature aside from its systematic or IUPAC name.

Compound

A material created by the chemical combination of two or more elements bonded together.

Name

A term or set of terms by which a particular concept or object is identified.

Compound

A compound consisting of two or more elements combined in a precise ratio through chemical bonds.