Group 3 of the Periodic Table
Group 3 of the periodic table has 2 elements: Scandium and Yttrium. Elements in a group have a similar last electron shell; the outer-shell pattern of all of them is ns², so they show similar chemical properties. Moving down a group, the number of shells and the atomic radius usually increase. The lanthanides and actinides form a separate f-block and are not included in this list.
Element list
Frequently asked questions
What are the group 3 elements of the periodic table?
The group 3 elements are Scandium (Sc) and Yttrium (Y).
How many elements are in group 3?
Group 3 of the periodic table has 2 elements (excluding the lanthanides and actinides).