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Why is it extremely unlikely that a new element will be discovered that fits between sodium and magnesium on the periodic table?
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∙ 8y ago
What makes each element unique is the number of protons in the nucleus. Sodium has 11 protons and Magnesium has 12 protons. The Periodic Table is arranged with the number of protons of each element increasing to the right and down the table. For an element to fit between sodium and magnesium it would have to have fewer than 12 protons but more than 11, which is simply not possible.
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∙ 11y ago
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How will the modern periodic table be disturbed if isotopes of an element are discovered now?
The periodic table would be disturbed only if isotopes of a new element are discovered, because a periodic table is based on order of atomic number, not atomic mass. If new isotopes of a previously known element were discovered, the atomic mass shown in the periodic table might be changed, but this is very unlikely because the atomic masses shown in a periodic table are based on the naturally occurring distribution of isotopes, and any newly discovered isotopes would probably occur only in very small fractions of the total.
Which of these elements is unlikely to have a reaction with any element or compound?
rubidium, magnesium, cobalt, argon.
Which elements of the periodic table is unlikely to have a reaction with any element or compound?
Elements of group 18 are least reactive.These are noble gases.They are unlikely to have a reaction with any element or compound.
Which non metals do not eact on the periodic table?
Group-18 elements do not react. They are noble gases.They are inert in nature.Noble gases are unlikely to react. They are in the 18th period of the periodic table. They are called inert gasses too.
Total dolomite chemical reactions with iron?
It seems unlikely that dolomite would react with iron to any significant degree. Dolomite is calcium magnesium carbonate; both calcium and magnesium are higher on the activity series than iron.
How will the modern periodic table be disturbed if isotopes of an element are discovered now?
The periodic table would be disturbed only if isotopes of a new element are discovered, because a periodic table is based on order of atomic number, not atomic mass. If new isotopes of a previously known element were discovered, the atomic mass shown in the periodic table might be changed, but this is very unlikely because the atomic masses shown in a periodic table are based on the naturally occurring distribution of isotopes, and any newly discovered isotopes would probably occur only in very small fractions of the total.
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