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Why are periodic tables called that?

Because the elements that have similar properties are arranged in groups - or 'periods'.


What are periods for periodic tables?

a Periodic Table organises the different elements, according to the atoms' mass, type, properties, reactivity etc. See the question about: periodic table patterns


How many periods are on the periodic tables?

7The Periodic Table has 7 periods and 18 groups.


Why is the periodic tables called the periodic table?

It is arranged such that similar elements with similar preferred bonding arrangements are aligned vertically. This exposes the various s, p, d, and f bonding orbitals for each successive "exterior" shell, and so appears to repeat... hence "periodic".


What do periods mean in the periodic tables?

Periods in the periodic table represent the horizontal rows that classify elements based on the number of electron shells in their atomic structure. Each period corresponds to a new energy level or shell in the electron configuration of the elements.


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What is the periodic tables orderly arrangement of?

The periodic table is an orderly arrangement of elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and chemical properties. It organizes elements into groups and periods to show trends in their behavior and properties.


Most modern periodic tables arrange elements by atomic number into seven horizontal rows called?

The horizontal rows are called periods, there are 7. The vertical rows are groups and there are 18.


What is the Number of periods on the periodic table?

The periodic table has 7 periods and 18 groups. The periods are in a horizontal line and the groups are in a straight line like up to down.


How many elements are you periodic table?

118 elements are in the periodic table of elements; some of them are still unnamed (January 2013).


How many elements are in the periodic tables?

112 elements have been named and additional 6 elements have been tentatively proposed.


What are the horizontal groups of the periodic tables called?

the horizontal rows (not groups) are known as periods.