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On Recent Discussion Concerning Quantum Justification of the Periodic Table of the Elements

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The recent exchange on the quantum justification of the Periodic System of the Elements in this Journal between Scerri [Foundations of Chemistry 6: 93–116, 2004] and Friedrich [Foundations of Chemistry 6: 117–132, 2004] is supplemented by some methodological comments.

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Ostrovsky, V.N. On Recent Discussion Concerning Quantum Justification of the Periodic Table of the Elements. Found Chem 7, 235–239 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10698-005-2141-y

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