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What is the basic theme of organisation in the periodic table?
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The basic theme of organisation in the periodic table is the arrangement of elements in the order of their atomic numbers in horizontal rows (periods) and vertical columns (groups), where elements having similar outer electronic configurations are placed together in the same group.
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Explanation
The modern periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic numbers. Elements with similar valence shell electronic configurations are grouped together in vertical columns (groups or families), which causes them to exhibit similar chemical properties.