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Chlorine has two isotopes, viz, Cl - 35 ...

Chlorine has two isotopes, viz, Cl - 35 and Cl - 37. Their atomic masses are 35 and 37 respectively. Their chemical properties are same. Where should these be placed in )Iendeleev's periodic table? In different places or in the same place?

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1. In Mendeleev.s periodic table the elements are arranged in the increasing order of their atomic masses.
2. Therefore, isotopes of Chlorine atom with Cl- 35 and Cl- 37 should be placed in different places in the periodic table.
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