Why are there empty spaces in the rows on the periodic table?(1 point) Responses So that elements with similar properties are aligned in the same column. So that elements with similar properties are aligned in the same column. So that elements with similar masses are right next to each other. So that elements with similar masses are right next to each other. Because the elements on the periodic table are arranged by order of discovery. Because the elements on the periodic table are arranged by order of discovery. Because elements of the same size are found in the same rows.

Question

Why are there empty spaces in the rows on the periodic table?(1 point) Responses  So that elements with similar properties are aligned in the same column. So that elements with similar properties are aligned in the same column.  So that elements with similar masses are right next to each other. So that elements with similar masses are right next to each other.  Because the elements on the periodic table are arranged by order of discovery. Because the elements on the periodic table are arranged by order of discovery.  Because elements of the same size are found in the same rows.

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct response is: **So that elements with similar properties are aligned in the same column.** The gaps in the periodic table represent undiscovered elements that fit within the structure of the table based on their predicted properties and behaviors. The arrangement is primarily based on atomic number and similarities in chemical properties, not simply mass or size.