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Periodicity Definition

Chemistry Glossary Definition of Periodicity

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Definition: In the context of chemistry and the periodic table, periodicity refers to trends or recurring variations in element properties with increasing atomic number. Periodicity is caused by regular and predictable variations in element atomic structure.

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