The periodic table elements are organized into 18 (1 -18) ( IUPAC
nomenclature ) vertical columns called groups.
Group 1 or IA
= Hydrogen , Lithium ,Sodium etc.
Group 2 IIA
= Beryllium , Magnesium etc.
Group 3 or IIIB....
....
Group 18 or VIIIA = Helium , Neon , Argon
etc.
Group Name
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1 Alkali metals
2
Alakine earth metals
8/9/10 Platinum Group Metals
11 Coinage Metals
15 Pnictogens
16 Chalcogens
17 Halogens
18 Noble Gases,
Inert Gases
