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The electrical conductivity of the elements across Period 3 (sodium to argon) changes in a regular way. Explain this variation in terms of the structure and bonding of the elements.
CAIE A Level Chemistry 9701 · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity
The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity: explain question
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