The elements indicated by the shaded area in the following periodic table are all
A)main-group elements.
B)main-group metals.
C)nonmetals.
D)semimetals.

Question

The elements indicated by the shaded area in the following periodic table are all 
A)main-group elements. 
B)main-group metals. 
C)nonmetals. 
D)semimetals.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The shaded area is in the s-block and p-block of the periodic table, which are the main group elements. These elements typically have similar chemical properties and valence electron configurations.

The Elements Indicated by the Shaded Area in the Following