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Periodic Table — Quiz

Question 4 • Physical Science

Which two chemists organized elements based on properties such as how the elements react or whether they are solid or liquid?

Answer
A
Döbereiner and Newlands
B
Newlands and Mendeleev
C
Lavoisier and Mendeleev
D
Lavoisier and Döbereiner

Explanation

Lavoisier grouped known elements by their properties, including whether they were gases, metals, nonmetals, or earths. Döbereiner also organized elements into groups based on shared properties and similar reactions. Therefore, the correct choice is Lavoisier and Döbereiner.

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