Periodic Law (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) the principle that chemical properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The periodic law states that elements with similar properties and electron configurations will recur at regular intervals when the elements are listed in order of increasing atomic number.
- Scientists widely accepted the periodic law after Mendeleev used it to accurately predict the properties of undiscovered elements.
- The periodic law was instrumental in the development of the periodic table of elements and the advancement of modern chemistry.
- Dmitri Mendeleev formulated the periodic law through his research on the relationships between the elements and their properties.
- Understanding the periodic law is essential for chemists to identify patterns and predict the behavior of elements in various chemical reactions.