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Which term is used to refer to the columns on the periodic table?
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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What is the name of Group 1 on the periodic table?
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Halogens
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Noble gases
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Alkali metals
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Alkaline earth metals
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Identify the groups on the periodic table by their common names and positions.
Recall that Group 1 elements are located in the first column of the periodic table.
Understand that Group 1 elements are known as Alkali metals, which include lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), etc.
Note that Halogens are in Group 17, Noble gases are in Group 18, and Alkaline earth metals are in Group 2.
Therefore, the correct name for Group 1 elements is Alkali metals.
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