Should the periodic table be memorized? Why or why not?

A. No. The periodic table changes every year. Memorizing it would be a waste of time.
B. Yes. Like the alphabet, we need to memorize the periodic table in order to easily write the language of chemistry.
C. No. The periodic table is a reference to be used, not memorized.
D. Yes. Without memorizing the periodic table, one would not have any real understanding of how and why chemical compounds are put together.


Answer: C

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