The description of the modern periodic table
The modern periodic table consists of 7 horizontal periods and 16 vertical groups (18 vertical columns). The elements of the modern periodic table are classified into 4 blocks (s, p, d, and f).
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General properties of alkali metals in the modern periodic table
The alkali metals are located on the left side of the modern periodic table in the group (1) or (1 A). They are the first group of s-block, The alkali metals are mono-valent elements...
Graduation of metallic and nonmetallic property in the modern periodic table
Modern periodic table In the modern periodic table, each period starts with the strong metal (in group 1 (1 A), where the metallic property decreases by increasing the atomic number, till we reach the...
Properties of metals during chemical reactions and reaction of active metals
Metals are elements that are typically: Shiny (lustrous), Good conductors of heat and electricity, Malleable (can be hammered into sheets), Ductile (can be drawn into wires), and Solid at room temperature (except mercury).