The boiling points of diatomic halogens are compared in the table. Boiling Points of Diatomic Halogens Molecule Boiling Point F2 −188 °C Cl2 −34 °C Br2 59 °C I2 184 °C Which of the following statements best explains the trends in boiling points?

answer: atomic mass was originally used to arrange elements on the periodic table, but is no longer used to organize the modern version.

explanation:

originally atomic mass was used to arrange elements on the periodic table from left to right in a row. each column then shows similar properties of elements of a group.

in modern periodic table, the atoms are arranged in increasing atomic number. as atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom which is unique for every atom.