MCQ practice · SSC Chemistry Board questions · Chapter 4: Periodic Table
How many elements are in group 3 of the periodic table?
Think it through first, then pick an option.
- a 6
- b 7
- c 8
- d 32
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: d 32
Right. Group 3 has 32 elements, lanthanides and actinides included.
Why the other options are wrong
- a 6: Group 2 and groups 13 to 17 have 6. The answer is 32.
- b 7: Groups 1 and 18 have 7. The answer is 32.
- c 8: 8 is the count for periods 2 and 3, not for any group. The answer is 32.
More board questions on this topic
- How many periods are there in the periodic table?
- How many vertical columns are there in the periodic table?
- How many elements are in group 3 of the periodic table?
- Which group of the periodic table has the most elements?
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