Evaluate the role of technological advancements in the potential expansion of the periodic table.

• A. Technological advancements limit the discovery of new elements and restrict scientific progress in chemistry.
• B. Technological advancements have no effect on the periodic table or the identification of new elements.
• C. Technological advancements only affect existing elements and do not contribute to finding new ones.
• D. Technological advancements are crucial for discovering new elements and expanding the periodic table.

Answer: (D)