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The inner shells of an atomâs electrons are full and stable. For the most part, they contribute little to the way the atom reacts. The largest factor in how an atom reacts is the makeup of its outer shell electrons. The periodic table naturally groups together elements with similar outer shells (Transition metals, halogens, etc.).
Periodic Table Review. 1  The vertical columns on the periodic table are called groups/families. 2  The horizontal rows on the periodic table are called periods. 3  Most of the elements in the periodic table are classified as metals. 4  The elements that touch the zigzag line are classified as metalloids.