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JAMB Chemistry 1985 Question 1

Question 1

Periodic Table

Figure 1 above shows part of the Periodic Table. Which of the elements belongs to the p-block?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.S, T and U.
  2. B.V, W and X
  3. C.S and T only
  4. D.P, Q and R
  5. E.V, W, X and S
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (P, Q and R)

Explanation

The p-block is the block of six columns on the right of the Periodic Table (groups 3 to 0). Only P, Q and R are in that block; V, W and X are in the s-block and S, T and U are in the middle (d-block).