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The Elements, If Arranged According To Their Atomic Weights, Exhibit An Apparent Periodicity Of Properties.

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The Magnitude Of The Atomic Weight Determines The Character Of The Element, Just As The Magnitude Of The Molecule Determines The Character Of A Compound Body.

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Elements Which Are Similar As Regards Their Chemical Properties Have Atomic Weights Which Are Either Of Nearly The Same Value (eg. Pt, Ir, Os) Or Which Increase Regularly (eg. K, Ru, Cs).