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Atomic Numbers and Electron Configurations

Question 3 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

Arranged elements by atomic number:

Answer
A
Lavoisier
B
Dobereiner
C
Newlands
D
Mendeleev
E
Moseley

Explanation

Henry Moseley arranged the elements by increasing atomic number, the number of protons in an atom. This improved on Mendeleev’s arrangement, which was primarily based on atomic mass. Therefore, the correct choice is Moseley.

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