Elements that are characterized by the filling of p orbitals are classified as

a. groups 3a through 8a

b. groups 1a and 2a

c. inner transition metals

d. transition metals

28. which is not a reason that water is used to store spent fuel rods from nuclear power plants? water increases the speed of the chain reaction in the fuel rods. water protects nuclear power plant workers from the high temperature and radiation of the fuel rods. water acts as a radiation shield to reduce the radiation levels. water cools the spent rods. salts action