Dmitri Mendeleev's periodic table was based on: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Dmitri Mendeleev's periodic table was based on:
A. Mass number
B. Atomic mass and chemical properties
C. Number of neutrons
D. Atomic number
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Mendeleev arranged elements in order of increasing atomic mass, grouping those with similar properties. He left gaps for undiscovered elements. Modern table uses atomic number.

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