Why Is It Called the Periodic Table?
It's called the Periodic Table because it organizes elements in a pattern (or period) based on their atomic number and recurring chemical properties. So, think of it as the periodic table of elements' greatest hits!
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It’s called the Periodic Table because the properties of elements repeat at regular intervals, or periods, as you move across each row.
Because the chemical properties of elements show a periodic recurrence when they are arranged by atomic number. It's all about those sweet repeating patterns!
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