Question

is often referred to as the father of the periodic table.

• A. Johann Doberenier
• B. Dmitri Mendleev
• C. Aristotle
• D. Empedocles

Answer 1

The correct option is B Dmitri Mendleev

Dmitri Mendeleev is often referred to as the father of the periodic table.

He presented the elements in a tabular form in increasing order of their atomic mass. These elements had similar properties. Not only this, he used his periodic table to:
- Propose that some of the elements that deviate from his predictions, must have had their atomic weights measured incorrectly.
- Predict the existence of new elements and their properties.