Elements and their properties from "summary" of The Periodic Table by Primo Levi
The elements that make up the periodic table are the building blocks of our universe. Each element has its own unique set of properties that distinguish it from the others. These properties can include things like atomic number, atomic mass, and chemical reactivity. By studying these properties, scientists are able to classify the elements into groups and predict how they will behave in different situations. One of the most important properties of an element is its atomic number, which is determined by the number of protons in its nucleus. This number also dictates the element's place on the periodic table, as elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number. Atomic mass is another key property, which takes into account the weight of both protons and neutrons in the nucleus. Atomic mass is used to calculate things like molar mass and isotopic abundance. ...
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