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CHM 101 Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure Objective Question
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Question

Who is credited with developing the first widely recognized periodic table?
Options
A John Dalton
B J.J. Thomson
C Dmitri Mendeleev
Correct Answer
D Niels Bohr
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Dmitri Mendeleev, a Russian chemist, published the first widely recognized periodic table in 1869. He arranged elements in order of increasing atomic mass and predicted properties of then-unknown elements to fill gaps in his table.

Hint

Recall which scientist predicted properties of undiscovered elements based on periodic trends.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Quantum Theory and Atomic Structure
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1542 of 1872
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