The elements indicated by the shaded area in the following periodic table are all
A)main-group elements.
B)p-block elements.
C)s-block elements.
D)transition elements.

Question

The elements indicated by the shaded area in the following periodic table are all 
A)main-group elements. 
B)p-block elements. 
C)s-block elements. 
D)transition elements.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The shaded elements are all located in the main-group section of the periodic table, which includes the elements in groups 1-2 and 13-18. These elements have similar chemical properties and are often referred to as the "representative elements" or "normal elements".

The Elements Indicated by the Shaded Area in the Following