How are the elements arranged in the current periodic table?

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A. In order of increasing number of neutrons

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B. In order of increasing number of electrons

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C. In order of increasing atomic number

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D. In order of increasing average atomic mass

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Chemistry

Natalia Osborn

7 September, 16:24

How are the elements arranged in the current periodic table?

O

A. In order of increasing number of neutrons

O

B. In order of increasing number of electrons

O

C. In order of increasing atomic number

O

D. In order of increasing average atomic mass

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Olive Costa · Answer 1

Elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number.

Explanation:

The atomic number corresponds with the number of protons the element has. ie. Mg has an atomic number of 12 and it has 12 protons in its nucleus.

Sanaa Randall · Answer 2

C. In order of increasing atomic number

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How are the elements arranged in the current periodic table?OA. In order of increasing number of neutronsOB. In order of increasing number of electronsOC. In order of increasing atomic numberOD. In order of increasing average atomic mass

How are the elements arranged in the current periodic table?

O

A. In order of increasing number of neutrons

O

B. In order of increasing number of electrons

O

C. In order of increasing atomic number

O

D. In order of increasing average atomic mass