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The three elements A, B and C with similar properties have atomic masses X, Y and Z respectively. This mass of Y is approximately equal to the average mass of X and Z. What is such an arrangement of elements called as ? Give on example of such a set of elements.

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The three elements A, B and C with similar properties have atomic masses X, Y and Z respectively. The mass of Y is approximately equal to the average mass of X and Z. The arrangement of these elements is known as Dobereiner triad.
Example : Lithium, Sodium, and Potassium.
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