How do atoms form a new compound? a: by sharing electrons with each other b: by losing electrons to each other c: by gaining electrons from each other d: by losing electrons

each chemical family is represented as a group or column on the periodic table. based on chemical properties, there are 6 types of chemical families. group 1 represents alkali metals, group 2 represents alkaline earth metals, groups 3 to 12 represent transition metals, groups 13 to 16 represent non-metals and other metals, group 17 represents halogens and group 18 represents noble gases.

plasma - state of matter made up of electrically charged particles