How many groups and periods are there in the modern periodic table? How do the atomic size and metallic character of elements vary as we move:
(a) down a group and
(b) from left to right in a period
There are 18 groups and 7 periods in the modern periodic table.
(a) The atomic size and metallic character of elements increases down a group.
(b) The atomic size and metallic character of elements decreases from left to right in a period.