What is the purpose of the stairstep pattern on the periodic table of the elements?

The bold staircase in the periodic table allows us to classify which elements are metalloids.

Explanation: Additionally, it acts like a "divider" that allows us to properly distinguish the metals from the non-metals in the periodic table.

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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.