NEET Chemistry Periodic Table MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about the periodic table is correct?
Mendeleev arranged elements based on their increasing atomic weights and published the Periodic Law.
Lothar Meyer developed a table that was fundamentally different from Mendeleev's arrangement of elements.
Metals are predominantly found on the right side of the periodic table and are generally good conductors of electricity.
The periodic classification of elements does not follow any logical pattern based on electronic configuration.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Mendeleev is credited with developing the Modern Periodic Table and publishing the Periodic Law, which states that properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic weights. This reflects his approach to arranging elements in the table. Options B, C, and D misrepresent key aspects of the periodic table.
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