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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The shaded area is located on the right side of the periodic table and includes elements from groups 13-18, which are all p-block elements. These elements tend to form covalent bonds and can have a range of physical properties, including metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

The Elements Indicated by the Shaded Area in the Following