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Because in the table the elements are arranged into "periods", elements belonging to the same period have similar physical/chemical properties. This in tern reflects the fact that they have a similar number of outer shell electrons.

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What is the periodic table called because it shows repeating patterns?

it's called the periodic table obviously


Why its called periodic table?

Because the elements progress in a periodic function.


The periodic table is called periodic because the?

in 1869 periodic trends in the properties of the then-known elements


What is periodic about the periodic table?

The periodic table is called "periodic" because it arranges elements in rows called periods based on their atomic number and chemical properties, showing a repeating pattern of properties.


Why is the table of elements call the periodic table?

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He is called the ''Father of the periodic table'' his periodic table organized the elements according to increasing what?

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Why is the periodic table called the key of life?

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What is the name of the table of elements?

A Periodic table The Periodic Table of the Elements.


What is a chart that lists all the known elements?

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What do you mean by group in periodic table?

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