It is easier to determine the electron configurations for the p-block elements in periods 1, 2, and 3 than to determine the electron configurations for the rest of the p-block elements in the periodic table because they have a larger number of core electrons. their electrons are assigned to s and p orbitals only. their electrons are placed in a higher number of orbitals. they have more valence electrons available for bonding.

Ms. sullivan's class is designing a miniature roller coaster. after first setting it up, they find that it didn't have enough speed to go through the loop de loop. instead of taking out the loop, they decide to increase the height of the first hill the coaster goes down, and this adds the speed needed to make it through the loop. what would be a drawback to this plan in real life? a) no one likes loop de loops. b) there is no downside to this plan. c) a higher hill means a scarier ride. d) a higher hill takes more time and material to build.