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Question
Why did Mendeleev's leave some gaps in his periodic table os elements? Explain your answer with an example.
Solution
He left gaps in the table for the undiscovered elements. He discovered the properties of such elements with the help of neighboring elements.
He discovered eka-silicon with atomic mass of 72 which was later named Germanium with atomic mass 72.6.
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