Which answer best explains why Mendeleev's periodic table became the first widely accepted organized scheme for the elements? Mendeleev, as a Russian scientist, had a better scientific reputation at that time. Mendeleev was born from a prominent family and therefore his work got more attention. Mendeleev mounted a campaign to discredit all earlier versions because they had no validity. Mendeleev's investigations suggested previous versions did not work for all known elements.

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Which answer best explains why Mendeleev's periodic table became the first widely accepted organized scheme for the elements?   Mendeleev, as a Russian scientist, had a better scientific reputation at that time.   Mendeleev was born from a prominent family and therefore his work got more attention.   Mendeleev mounted a campaign to discredit all earlier versions because they had no validity.   Mendeleev's investigations suggested previous versions did not work for all known elements.