The model of elementary particles is analagous to the periodic table, which is organized not only beautifully, but also functionally. The typical model for the elementary particles that pops up everywhere (a), while compact, leaves out almost half of the particles, (antiparticles), and personally I feel like it's unorganized and doesn't convey the information clearly (spin, charge, mass). Is there a reason this is what's used, instead of something more complete and organized? (like this (b))
(a) 
(b) 
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