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Why don't the elements on the periodic table have a whole number as their atomic weight?
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∙ 9y ago
Elements exist as isotopes in nature. So their atomic weight is not a whole number.
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What are the two criteria that are responsible for the arrangement of the periodic table?
The elements in the modern periodic tables have been arranged on the basis of their atomic numbers.
What three things are elements on the periodic table usually identified as?
Elements on the periodic table are usually identified by their atomic number, atomic symbol, and atomic weight. The atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus, the atomic symbol is a one- or two-letter abbreviation for the element, and the atomic weight represents the average mass of the element's atoms.
What is the atomic weight of the element potassium?
The atomic number of potassium is 19 and the atomic weight is 39.0983 grams per mole. See the Web Links to the left for a periodic table where you can find the atomic number and atomic weight of all the elements!
What subatomic particle makes the periodic table in the order of elements that it is in?
The order of the periodic table is made according to the atomic weights of the elements. The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus make the atomic weight. Protons make the elements in order of the periodic table.
Atomic Mass and Atomic Number of neon?
The Atomic number of Neon is 10 and the Atomic weight is about 20.18g rounded off to 2 decimal places. If you don't have a periodic table you should get one most periodic tables have the atomic weight of all elements you need to know to around 2 decimals. I printed mine off Google images =)
What elements on the periodic table are usually identified with three things?
Symbol, atomic number, and atomic weight.
What are the two criteria that are responsible for the arrangement of the periodic table?
The elements in the modern periodic tables have been arranged on the basis of their atomic numbers.
What determines the order for elements on the periodic table?
The atomic weight, or the number of protons.
What are four things on the periodic table that tells you about the elements atoms?
the atomic number, the atomic weight, the atomic symbol and atomic name.
What is the atomic number for sulfure?
The atomic number for sulfur id 16 on the Periodic Table of elements and it has the atomic weight/mass of 32.06.and the chemical symbol is the letter "C".
How many examples of the Periodic table can you find?
I can find only two types The Mendeleves Periodic table based on Atomic weight of elements and The Modern Periodic table based on Atomic number of elements.
What three things are elements on the periodic table usually identified as?
Elements on the periodic table are usually identified by their atomic number, atomic symbol, and atomic weight. The atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus, the atomic symbol is a one- or two-letter abbreviation for the element, and the atomic weight represents the average mass of the element's atoms.
What increases on the periodic table?
The atomic number increases. The atomic number identifies a particular element and the elements are arranged in increasing order on the periodic table. Also, the atomic weight generally increases as well.
What is the atomic weight of the element potassium?
The atomic number of potassium is 19 and the atomic weight is 39.0983 grams per mole. See the Web Links to the left for a periodic table where you can find the atomic number and atomic weight of all the elements!
What does an elements locatio in the periodic table tell you about that elements?
Atomic weight
What does the periodic table show us about atoms of various elements?
Periodic table show that elements have properties which are periodic in nature. These properties can be grouped together.
What is the number on the periodic table?
The large number on the periodic table is the atomic number. There is a smaller number that is the atomic weight. For example, Titanium's atomic number is 22 and its atomic weight is 47.867.
