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The main group elements on the periodic table are only in which orbitals?

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Answer: Abstract. The main group elements are classified as belonging to the s- and p-blocks in the periodic table. They range from gases such as fluorine and oxygen through nonmetals (e.g., boron, phosphorus, and sulfur) and semimetals (metalloids; e.g., germanium) to very reactive metals such as sodium and potassium.

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