Periodic Table
Through The
Agesby:Dhrumil,Devihan,Pranithi,Ruwan
Table of Contents
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Johann John Dmitri
Dobereiner Newlands Mendeleev
By:Dhrumil By:Devihan By:Pranith
What Is a
Periodic Table?
The periodic table organizes chemical elements
by increasing atomic number and similar
properties. Elements with matching outer
electron configurations form columns (groups),
while rows (periods) represent electron shells.
It includes atomic symbols, masses, and
reveals periodic trends like atomic radius and
reactivity. Transition metals are in the d-block,
rare earth elements in the f-block. Pioneered
by Mendeleev and Meyer in the 19th century, this
concise table remains essential for chemistry,
aiding predictions of element behavior and
interactions.
Johann
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Dobereiner
By:Dhrumil
“
"Chemistry is not an exact science. It is
an approximation subject. It is about as
well approximated as the average cat by
stuffing your cat with rags and sawdust,
and nailing it to the wall."
-Johann Dobereiner
Johann Dobereiner
Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner, a 19th-century German
chemist, introduced the concept of "triads" in
chemistry. He observed that certain elements could
be grouped into sets of three, with the middle
element having properties roughly averaging those of
the other two. Döbereiner's most famous triad was
the alkali metal triad, consisting of lithium, sodium,
and potassium. Although his triads provided an early
glimpse of elemental relationships, they did not form
a complete periodic table. It was Dmitri Mendeleev
who later organized elements by atomic number,
laying the foundation for the modern periodic table,
which offers a more comprehensive and predictive
arrangement of the elements based on their
properties.
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John Newlands
By:Devihan
John Newlands
John Newlands, an English chemist, proposed one of the earliest
attempts at organizing the elements into a periodic table in the
mid-19th century. In 1865, he introduced the "Law of Octaves," where
he arranged the known elements at the time in order of increasing
atomic mass. He noticed that every eighth element exhibited similar
properties, much like musical octaves. While this idea showed some
success in grouping elements with similar characteristics, it had
limitations and didn't account for all known elements.
Newlands' "Law of Octaves" was an important early step towards
recognizing periodic patterns among the elements. However, Dmitri
Mendeleev's periodic table, published in 1869, which organized
elements by atomic number, provided a more accurate and
comprehensive framework for understanding the periodicity of
elements. Mendeleev's work laid the foundation for the modern
periodic table that we use today.
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Dmitri
Mendeleev
By:Pranith
Dmitri Mendeleev
Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907), a Russian
chemist, revolutionized chemistry with his
periodic table of elements. In 1869, he organized
known elements by atomic mass, predicting
properties and gaps for undiscovered ones.
His foresight proved accurate when elements
like gallium were later found, validating his
system. Mendeleev's table facilitated
understanding of elements' behavior and
periodic trends. Although modern periodic
tables now use atomic number, his work's
impact endures. Mendeleev's legacy as a
pioneer of systematic science and his
contribution to chemistry remain celebrated
worldwide, solidifying his place in scientific
history.
