The periodic table (also known as the periodic table of elements) is organized so scientists can quickly discern the properties of individual elements such as their mass, electron number, electron configuration and their unique chemical properties. Metals reside on the left side of the table, while non-metals reside on the right. Organizing the elements to help further our understanding was first provided by Dmitri Mendeleev.
There are 10 main groups in Periodic Table of Elements:
- Alkali Metals
- Alkali Earth Metals
- Transition Metals
- Post Transition Metals
- Other Nonmetals
- Metalloids
- Halogens
- Noble Gases
- Lanthanides
- Actinides
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