Why Is It Called Periodic Table?
The periodicity in the table refers to the repeating nature of element properties as you move across periods. It's all about those predictable patterns!
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Because 'The Ultimate Element Chart of Awesomeness' was too long.
Mendeleev noticed that the properties of elements repeated at regular intervals (or periods) when arranged by atomic number. Simple as that!
It's called the 'Periodic Table' because the elements are arranged in periods (rows) and groups (columns) that highlight periodic trends or repeating patterns in their chemical properties. Think of it like the ultimate cheat sheet for chemistry!
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