Elements and Classification Quiz

An element is the basic unit of matter, made up of one kind of atoms and cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

Newland observed that 'every eighth element was a repetition of the first' in a given series.

Early chemists attempted to classify elements based on their properties, nature, character, valency, and arranged them in increasing order of their atomic weights.

<p>An element is the basic unit of matter, made up of one kind of atoms and cannot be broken down into simpler substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The best classification puts together elements which show maximum resemblance and separates the others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>About 118 elements have been discovered so far.</p> Signup and view all the answers