The elements in groups 1a through 7a are
a. alkali metals.
b. alkaline earth metals.
c. transition metals.
d. representative elements.

The elements in groups 1a through 7a are called d. representative elements. The periodic table is organized according to increasing order of the atomic number of the elements. Groups have similar properties while the period of the elements determines the valence electrons in the outer shells.

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