Does the Newlands law of octaves was valid for all the elements upto calcium means from any element it will be same

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Yes. When elements are placed in increasing order of their atomic mass, every eighth element shows similarity with the preceding eighth element in their physical and chemical properties

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What are the drawbacks of Newlands' law of octaves?

(A) The law of octaves was found to be applicable for elements with lower atomic masses.

(B) The position of hydrogen was not justifiable.

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