Question

What properties do elements in the same family of a periodic table share ?

Answer 1

I think you're in the wrong group. Try the chemistry group :) I know you're new, and trust me I made the same mistake, but just so no one gets angry at you, I would suggest that you post in the chemistry group.

Answer 2

You might find http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/the-periodic-table-families-and-periods.html helpful. :)

Answer 3

Thanks for this response @shay88 - much appreciated!

Answer 4

i think they share the same number of valence electrons