Should the Periodic Table Be Memorized? Why or Why Not

question 98

Multiple Choice

Should the periodic table be memorized? Why or why not?

• A)Yes.Like the alphabet,we need to memorize the periodic table in order to easily write the language of chemistry.
• B)Yes.Without memorizing the periodic table,one would not have any real understanding of how and why chemical compounds are put together.
• C)No.The periodic table changes every year.Memorizing it would be a waste of time.
• D)No.The periodic table is a reference to be used,not memorized.

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