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In Mendeleev's periodic table, the vertical columns and horizontal rows are respectively called:

ABlocks and series
BPeriods and groups
CGroups and periods
DSeries and blocks
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Groups and periods
1. Mendeleev organised elements into a grid of rows and columns. 2. The vertical columns are named groups. 3. The horizontal rows are named periods. 4. Rule out B: it reverses the correct pairing. _Source: Balbharati (Maharashtra Board) Class 10 Science & Technology, Ch 2 "Periodic Classification of Elements", p.27_
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