How are the elements arranged in the modern periodic table?

Answer choices are:

A. by increasing atomic mass

B. by decreasing atomic mass

C. by increasing atomic number

D. by decreasing atomic number

Correct answer choice is:

C. By increasing atomic number

Explanation:

The modern periodic table is a table comprising the components organized in a progression of increasing atomic number. A vertical column termed as a group includes elements with related characteristics. A horizontal row is called a period.