Which of the following is not a merit of Mendeleevs periodic table?a)I...
Mendeleev could not give separate places to isotopes which had different atomic weights in the periodic table
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Which of the following is not a merit of Mendeleevs periodic table?a)I...
Not a merit of Mendeleev's periodic table
Introduction:
Mendeleev's periodic table is considered one of the most significant achievements in the field of chemistry. It helped in organizing the elements in a systematic manner and paved the way for further research and discoveries. However, one of the merits of Mendeleev's periodic table is not correct. Let's discuss it in detail.
Explanation:
The following are the merits of Mendeleev's periodic table:
Helped in correcting the atomic masses of some of the elements:
Mendeleev arranged the elements in the increasing order of their atomic masses. In doing so, he noticed certain irregularities in the sequence of elements. He made some adjustments in the atomic masses of certain elements to place them in the correct group and period. This helped in correcting the atomic masses of some of the elements.
Predicted the properties of some undiscovered elements and left gaps for them:
Mendeleev's periodic table had gaps for the elements that were yet to be discovered. He predicted the properties of these undiscovered elements based on the properties of the elements in the same group and period. When these elements were discovered later, their properties were found to be similar to the predicted properties.
Framed the periodic table with vertical and horizontal columns and gave shape to it:
Mendeleev arranged the elements in horizontal rows called periods and vertical columns called groups. This arrangement helped in grouping the elements with similar properties together. This gave shape to the periodic table and made it easier for scientists to study and understand the properties of the elements.
Gave separate places to isotopes in his periodic table:
Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons. Mendeleev did not give separate places to isotopes in his periodic table as they were not discovered at that time. It was only later that isotopes were discovered and given separate places in the periodic table.
Conclusion:
Thus, it can be concluded that the correct answer is option 'D', as Mendeleev did not give separate places to isotopes in his periodic table. However, this cannot be considered as a merit of his periodic table as it was not intentional, and he did not have knowledge of isotopes at that time.
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