1.13 Describe how Mendeleev arranged the elements, known at that time, in a periodic table by using properties of these elements and their compounds Flashcards
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How did he order his table?
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He ordered his table in order of atomic mass, but not always strictly.
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What did he do in some places regarding the order?
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In some places, he changed the order based on atomic weights.
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What did he do for undiscovered elements?
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He left gaps for elements that he thought had not been discovered yet.