Question

Main group elements have valence electrons in which suborbitals? Question 5 options: A) d and f B) s and d C) p and f D) s and p

Answer 1

s and p

Step-by-step explanation:

The main group elements includes elements in Groups 1-2 and Groups 13-18. Groups 1-2 on the periodic table are the s block elements which means the valence electrons are located in the s suborbital. Groups 13-18 on the periodic table are the p block elements which means the valence electrons are located in the s and p orbitals.