As you have seen, the periodic table is a result of empirical observation (i.e., the
Chapter 8, Problem 114(choose chapter or problem)
As you have seen, the periodic table is a result of empirical observation (i.e., the periodic law), but quantummechanical theory explains why the table is so arranged. Suppose that, in another universe, quantum theory was such that there were one s orbital but only two p orbitals (instead of three) and only three d orbitals (instead of fi ve). Draw out the fi rst four periods of the periodic table in this alternative universe. Which elements would be the equivalent of the noble gases? Halogens? Alkali metals?
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