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Question
Give a reason for the following:
Properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers and not atomic weights.
Solution
Atomic number: Number of electrons in an atom helps in arranging the elements according to their electronic configuration so the bases of the atomic number are better than atomic mass.
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