Chemistry
How did the early chemists classify elements. Why was this basis of classification discarded for future classification of elements.
Answer
Early chemists attempted to classify elements on the basis of their properties, metallic and non-metallic nature, character, valencies, etc.
The above method of classification was discarded since the elements behave both as metals and non-metals, show metallic and non-metallic nature and have variable valency.
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