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Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties

Question
CBSEENCH11005548

What is the basic difference in approach between the Mendeleev’s Periodic Law and the Modern Periodic Law?

Solution

Mendeleev periodic law states that the physical & chemical properties of the elements are a periodic function of their atomic masses. In his periodic table, the elements are arranged in vertical rows called groups & horizontal rows are known as periods.There are nine groups & seven periods. He arranged only 60 elements in periodic table.

 An English physicist Moseley, in 1913 gave modern periodic law which states that the physical & chemical properties of the elements are the periodic function of their atomic number.This law becomes the base of modern periodic law.In the modern periodic table, there are 18 groups & 7 periods.