The Proper Place for Hydrogen in the Periodic Table

2003/08/01 by Marshall W. Cronyn · 4 citations
Chemistry · #History and advancements in chemistry

paper · doi:10.1021/ed080p947

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Abstract

This paper addresses the problem posed by the location of hydrogen in the currently used periodic table and offers evidence supporting the assertion that hydrogen should appear directly above carbon as a member of the carbon, silicon family of elements.

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