How Did Moseley Establish a More Accurate Periodic Table?
Moseley rearranged the elements based on their atomic number instead of atomic weight, fixing the problem of misplaced elements.
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Moseley made the periodic table accurate by focusing on atomic numbers. Simple as that!
I remember learning that Moseley used X-ray experiments to fine-tune the placement of elements. It was a game changer!
Henry Moseley used X-ray spectroscopy to determine the atomic number of elements, rather than their atomic mass. This made the table more accurate and resolved inconsistencies.
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