The table of the elements is said to be periodic because... 2 points
The elements are put in numerical order according to the number of protons.
The number of energy levels or electron shells increases according to period number.
The properties of the elements repeat themselves according to a regular repeating
pattern
The number of valence electrons is reflected in the family number

Scientists studied reproduction in the new zealand mud snail to answer the question, “are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually? ” which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social