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The History and Arrangement of the Periodic Table

Question 14 • *26-27 CFISD TX-Chemistry A CR

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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