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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Which of the following statement(s) about the modern periodic table are incorrect? (i) The elements in the modern periodic table are arranged on the basis of their decreasing atomic numbers. (ii) The elements in the modern periodic table are arranged on the basis of their increasing atomic masses. (iii) Isotopes are placed in adjoining group(s) in the periodic table. (iv) The elements in the modern periodic table are arranged on the basis of their increasing atomic number. [NCERT Exemplar] (a) Only (i) (b) (i), (ii) and (iii) (c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) Only (iv)

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5 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Pawan Prajapati
5 Years ago
(b) Only statement (iv) is correct. All the elements in the modern periodic table are arranged on the basis of their increasing atomic number. All the isotopes can be placed at one place in the same group of the periodic table.