Which of the following statements is/are false?
i.Groups are arranged vertically in the periodic table
ii.Periods are arranged horizontally in the periodic table
iii.Periods are numbered from top to bottom
iv.There are eight elements in the first period of the periodic table
A)i only
B)ii and iii
C)i and ii
D)iv only
E)i, ii, and iv

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Periods are indeed arranged horizontally in the periodic table, and they are numbered from top to bottom, making statements ii and iii true. Groups are arranged vertically, making statement i false. However, there are only two elements (hydrogen and helium) in the first period, making statement iv false.

Which of the Following Statements Is/are False