What is Periodic About the Periodic Table?
The periodic table is called 'periodic' because the elements show repeating or periodic properties at regular intervals when arranged by increasing atomic number.
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The rows in the periodic table are called 'periods' since they demonstrate periodicity in the properties of elements.
It's all about the repeating patterns! When elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number, their properties recur periodically.
Because the elements' properties repeat in a periodic manner, duh!
Think of it like a chemical calendar! The properties of elements repeat at predicted intervals.
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