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The periodic table is a result of the periodic law. What observations led to the periodic law? What theory explains the underlying reasons for the periodic law?
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The periodic law was based on the observation that certain properties recur periodically when elements are arranged in the order of increasing atomic mass. This means that as the atomic mass of the elements increases, certain properties of the elements reappear at Show more…
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