The layout of the table has been refined and extended over time, as new elements have been discovered, and new theoretical models have been developed to explain chemical behavior. The table has also found wide application in chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, and industry. The current standard table contains 117 elements.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Dmitri Mendeleev establishes the periodic table of chemical elements". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 May 2009 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=6339, accessed 06 May 2024.]
