Question

science kids: the periodic table of elements
madelyn roque

1. the columns of the periodic table of elements are sometimes referred to as what?

a. atomic subsets
b. families
c. atomic leagues
d. element brackets
multiple - choice question
the columns of the periodic table of elements are sometimes referred to as what?
families
atomic subsets
atomic leagues
element brackets

Explanation:

In chemistry, the columns of the periodic table are known as groups or families. Elements in the same family have similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons.

Answer:

B. families