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what is unique about how the periodic table of the elements is organized? (1 point)
elements are grouped by multiples of atomic number.
elements are in order according to the number of neutrons in their nucleus.
elements with similar properties are grouped together in a pattern.
elements are in order so that each element has an atomic mass that is 1 greater than the previous element.
The periodic table arranges elements in periods (rows) and groups (columns). Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons. It's not organized by multiples of atomic number, number of neutrons, or with a fixed - 1 atomic mass increment between consecutive elements.
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Elements with similar properties are grouped together in a pattern.