GROUPS OF THE PERIODIC TABLE

ALKALI METALS

• Chemical Properties
• - lithium and sodium are extremely reactive to water and other chemicals
• Physical Properties
• - they can result into metallic bonding.

METALS

• Chemical Properties
• - Forming compounds with variable oxidation states.
• - A strong tendency to form complexes.
• Physical Properties
• - Metals have a high melting and boiling point that it can change its atomic size.

NONMETALS

• Chemical Properties
• - Form oxides that are acidic.
• - Gain or share valence electrons easily.
• Phyical Properties
• - Brittle - if a solid. Poor conductor.