What makes the periodic table periodic? Chemistry The Periodic Table The Periodic Table 1 Answer Mika Dec 11, 2015 It's because the elements are arranged in columns (groups) and rows (periods). Answer link Related questions How can the periodic table be used to predict new elements? How are the elements are organized in the periodic table? Why is the periodic table a useful tool? How are elements arranged in the modern periodic table? What were the contributions of Mendeleev to the periodic table? Explain how the periodic table is organized? How does IUPAC name elements? Question #fe5fc Question #b9496 Question #8bc3b See all questions in The Periodic Table Impact of this question 5422 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License