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CHM 101 Periodic Table & Trends Objective Question

Question

The periodic table arranges elements in order of increasing __________.
Options
A atomic mass
B atomic number
Correct Answer
C density
D reactivity
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The modern periodic table is arranged by atomic number (number of protons), which uniquely identifies each element.

Hint

The number of protons in the nucleus.

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