Question

The Law of Octaves was applicable only up to element ________

Answer 1

Newlands Law of Octaves

• Newland's Law of Octaves asserts that when elements are grouped in increasing atomic mass order, the characteristics of the eighth element are the same as the first.
• Newlands modified two components in the same slot and put some dissimilar elements under the same note to fit elements into his Table.

Applicability of Law of Octaves

• Newlands' Law of Octaves is only applied with lighter elements.
• The atomic masses of elements with higher atomic masses could not be accommodated in octaves.
• Therefore, the Law of Octaves was applicable only up to the element calcium.