1. Alkali Metals
The elements of group 1 of the periodic table are known as the alkali metals. Li Na K Rb Cs Fr

2. Alkaline-Earth Metals
The elements of group 2 of the periodic table are called the alkaline-earth metals. Be Mg Ca Sr Ba Rn

3. Transition Elements
The d-block elements are metals with typical metallic properties and are often reffered to as Transition elements.
They are good conductors of electricity and have a high luster.They are typically less reactive than the alkali.

4. Main-Group Elements
The p-block elements together with the s-block elements are called the main-group elements.

5. Halogens The elements of group 17 are known as the Halogens.
The halogens are the most reactive of the nonmetals.