What are groups 1, 2, and 3 examples of on a periodic table of elements?

A) Metals

B) Nonmetals

C) Metalloids

D) Noble gass

A) Metals Groups 1, 2, and 3 are cations that means that they have a positive charge, because they are more willing to lose an electron, because it is easier. In nature they are commonly paired up with anions that make them stable, very rarely will you find these in pure form because of how reactive they are in pure form.