Part D. The two elements predicted by Mendeleev were discovered later. Locate the elements gallium (Ga) and germanium (Ge) in the periodic table. Click each element to reveal its properties. Explain how these elements fit Mendeleev's predictions.
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Gallium and germanium were predicted by Mendeleev as 'eka-aluminum' and 'eka-silicon,' respectively, and were later discovered fitting seamlessly into the periodic table. Both elements displayed properties that aligned with Mendeleev's predictions. Their discoveries validate the accuracy and predictive capabilities of Mendeleev's periodic table. ;
Mendeleev predicted gallium and germanium as 'eka-aluminum' and 'eka-silicon,' respectively, which were later discovered and fit seamlessly into the periodic table. Gallium, found in group 13, displays properties similar to aluminum, while germanium, in group 14, shares traits with silicon. Their discoveries validate the accuracy of Mendeleev's predictions and the periodic law he proposed.
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