The modern periodic table arranges elements in order of increasing: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The modern periodic table arranges elements in order of increasing:
A. Atomic mass
B. Mass number
C. Number of neutrons
D. Atomic number
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The modern periodic law, established by Henry Moseley, states that the properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers. Mendeleev’s original table was based on atomic mass, but the modern version uses atomic number which resolves anomalies like Ar (Z=18, mass 40) and K (Z=19, mass 39).

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