Main Group Elements

their p and d valence orbitals

their f and d valence orbitals

their d and f valence orbitals

their s and p valence orbitals (correct)

Having low ability to conduct heat and electricity

Having high ability to conduct heat and electricity (correct)

Being very brittle

Exhibiting nonmetallic characteristics

Thermal conductivities of the solid main group elements

Magnetic properties of the solid main group elements

Electrical resistivities of the solid main group elements (correct)

Electrical conductivities of the solid main group elements

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