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In the periodic table, (a) what are the rows called and (b) what are the columns called?
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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. Elements are listed in order of increasing atomic number, which corresponds to the number of Show more…
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