Chapter 17, Problem 15TE

To determine

The reason as to why one cannot memorize the periodic table.

Answer to Problem 15TE

It is not required to memorize the periodic table because it is important to understand the concepts regarding the periodic table instead of memorizing it. Also, periodic table is very vast and it is not possible for anyone to memorize it.

Explanation of Solution

The substance which cannot be broken into a simpler substance by chemical means is termed as an element.

The elements are arranged in the periodic table.

There are about $118$ elements arranged in a periodic table. It is arranged according to properties and atomic numbers of elements.

The periodic table has trends across the period and column.

It is not important to memorize the periodic table but information about elements, their properties, periodic trends is more important and should be known.

Conclusion:

It is not required to memorize the periodic table because it is important to understand the concepts regarding the periodic table instead of memorizing it.