Why is it important to have "alternate forms" of the periodic table?

The boiling point of propanoic acid is higher than that of 1-butanol because: propanoic acid has a higher molecular weight than 1-butanol. propanoic acid is more soluble in water than 1-butanol. propanoic acid is a better hydrogen bond donor than 1-butanol. propanoic acid forms hydrogen bonded dimers and 1-butanol does not. 1-butanol forms hydrogen bonded dimers and propanoic acid does not.

I'm learning about the periodic tables and what each subject's configuration is. for example, hydrogen is 1s^1, but i don't understand how you get that. can someone me understand how to figure out how to figure this out? sorry if the question makes no sense, but it would really a lot if you could me understand! you so much if you can!

Butane gas reacts with oxygen gas to give carbon dioxide gas and water vapor (gas). if you mix butane and oxygen in the correct stoichiometric ratio, and if the total pressure of the mixture is 390 mmhg, what is the pressure (in mmhg) of water vapor after the reaction is completed (temperature and volume do not change).