Question

directions: select the correct answer from each drop - down menu. vertical columns on the periodic table are called the elements in each column have similar element symbols. similar masses. similar properties. similar element names

Explanation:

The vertical columns on the periodic table are called groups or families. Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties because they have the same number of valence electrons.

Answer:

Vertical columns on the periodic table are called groups.
The elements in each column have similar properties.