Periodic Table (Noun)
Meaning
(chemistry) a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements according to atomic number as based on the periodic law.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The periodic table is a fundamental tool in chemistry that helps us understand the properties and relationships of the elements.
- By studying the periodic table, students can identify patterns and trends in the behavior of different elements.
- The periodic table is arranged in order of increasing atomic number, with elements that exhibit similar properties and electron configurations placed in the same group.
- Dmitri Mendeleev is credited with developing the first widely accepted periodic table in the late 19th century.
- The periodic table is constantly being updated as new elements are discovered and added to the existing arrangement.