In p-block elements the last electron enters the outermost p orbital. As we know that the number of p orbitals is three and, therefore, the maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a set of p orbitals is six. Consequently there are six groups of p–block elements in the periodic table numbering from 13 to 18. Boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine and helium head the groups.
1. How many elements are present in p block elements?
a. 35
b. 36
c. 37
d. 42
2. State the nature of maximum element in the p block elements.
a. Metals
b. Metalloids
c. Non metals
d. None
3. How many groups does p block occupy?
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
4. A p-subshell has ______ degenerate p-orbitals
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
5. Which group elements is known as Neon Family?
a. 15
b. 16
c. 17
d. 18
