P-block The p-block of the periodic table of elements consists of the last six groups. In the elemental form of the p-block elements, the highest energy electron occupies a p-orbital. The p-block contains all of the nonmetals and semimetals, as well as some of the metals. The groups of the p-block are: 13 (IIIB,IIIA): Boron Group 14 (IVB,IVA): Carbon Group 15 (VB,VA): Nitrogen Group 16 (VIB,VIA): Chalcogens 17 (VIIB,VIIA): Halogens 18 (Group 0): Noble gases
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