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

O

D. In order of increasing average atomic mass

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Zhang

18 June, 11:18

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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Devon · Answer 1

C. In order of increasing atomic number

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Lucille · Answer 2

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.

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