Question

Did Dobereiner's triads also exist in the columns of Newlands' law of octaves? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Yes, Dobereiner's triads also existed in the columns of Newlands' law of octaves. This can be explained by taking the second column of the Newlands' classification of  elements as an example. The second column has the elements lithium (Li), sodium (Na) and potassium (K), which form a Dobereiner's triad.