chemical series

Also known as sets of chemical elements, element series, chemical element series, group of chemical elements, group of elements, set of chemical elements, names for sets of chemical elements

grouping of chemical elements

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A chemical series is a grouping of chemical elements that share similar properties or characteristics. Understanding these groupings helps scientists predict how elements will behave and interact with each other.

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There are currently 118 known chemical elements with a wide range of physical and chemical properties. Amongst this diversity, scientists have found it useful to apply names for various sets of elements that have similar properties, to varying degrees. Many of these sets are formally recognized by the standards body IUPAC.

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