The elements in the periodice table are not listed in alphabetical order, because the arragement in rows (periods) and columns (groups or familes), in increasing order of atomic number (number of protons of the atoms) permits to explain similarities among the elements, trend in some properties, and even predict properties of unknown elements.
For example, the elements of the first group (family), called alkaline metals, all have 1 valence electron, have similar physical properties (ductibility, malleability, luster, thermal and electricity conductivity), react in similar way with water, show a trend in the atomic radii and in the ionization energy.
You can tell similar stories for other groups like, alkalyne earth metals, halogens and noble gases.
You can also tell trends in electroneativities, and atomic radii, for a row of elements, as per the order they are in the row.
So, the current array resulted very helpul for chemists to explain and predict the behavior and properties of the elements.
Answer is D. The periodic table rows are arranged by increasing atomic number. The atomic number is decided by how many protons they have.
Answer:The solid is less dense than the liquid
Explanation:
Ice is less dense than water because of the crevices or spaces in the lattice structure of ice. Liquid water has a much greater density than solid water because its molecules are more compactly packed than in ice. Ice has large spaces between the hydrogen bonded water molecules hence less density than the liquid. Being less dense than !liquid water, it floats on water.
I think the answer is B . I really hope that this helps you out.
