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Question 5 • ***CPS Online Chemistry fall – 1-2027

Electrons are added in the outermost in Groups 13 through 18.

Answer
A
d orbital
B
p orbital
C
s orbital

Explanation

In Groups 13 through 18, the final electrons are added to the p subshell of the outermost energy level. These elements are therefore called the p-block elements. The correct choice is the p orbital.

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