each column of the table is called a group. elements in a group share similar properties. groups are read from top to bottom. metal. metalloid. nonmetal. solid. liquid. gas. fe. hg. o. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 2. beryllium. 9.012. 4. sodium. 22.990. 11. 3. magnesium. 24.305. 12. potassium. 39.098. 19. 4. calcium. 40.078. 20. i guess i