Multiple choice

The modern periodic table has elements arranged in increasing atomic numbers. It has ________vertical columns and _____horizontal rows.

  1. 18 and 7

  2. 8 and 7

  3. 8 and 8

  4. 18 and 9

  5. None of these

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Explanation

Yes, it is correct. The standard form of the table consists of a grid of elements laid out in 18 columns and 7 rows. The lanthanides and actinides are accommodated in 6th and 7th periods respectively.