What are the general properties of the elements in the first two groups on the right side of the modern periodic table?

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Addison Bray

15 December, 20:56

What are the general properties of the elements in the first two groups on the right side of the modern periodic table?

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Arturo Rivas · Answer 1

They have free electron (s) on their outermost energy levels making them good conductors.

They have metallic bonds in their chemical structure.

They readily lose the electrons on their outermost energy levels, to bond with non-metals in ionic bonds to form chemical compounds called "salts"