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Which of the following statements are NOT true about the periodic table? A. The properties of elements are function of a…

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Which of the following statements are NOT true about the periodic table?
A. The properties of elements are function of atomic weights.
B. The properties of elements are function of atomic numbers.
C. Elements having similar outer electronic configurations are arranged in same period.
D. An element's location reflects the quantum numbers of the last filled orbital.
E. The number of elements in a period is same as the number of atomic orbitals available in energy level that is
being filled.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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a

D and E Only

b

A, C and E Only

c

A and E Only

d

B, C and E Only

✓ Correct answer: b)

A, C and E Only

Explanation

The properties of elements are function of atomic number ( Z ).
Elements with similar outer electronic configurations are placed in the same group, not the same period.
The number of elements in a period is related to the number of available electrons in subshells, not just orbitals.

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