What are of chemical elements called?

Groups of chemical elements are commonly referred to as "groups" or "families" in the Periodic Table. Elements within the same group share similar chemical properties due to their similar valence electron configurations. For example, the alkali metals (Group 1) and the halogens (Group 17) exhibit distinct behaviors and reactivities. Additionally, chemical elements can also be categorized into categories such as metals, nonmetals, and metalloids based on their physical and chemical characteristics.