What are the number of groups that belong to the p-block called?

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p-block elements:
The p-block contains group $13, 14, 15, 16 and 18$ except for Helium in the periodic table.
A p-orbital can occupy a maximum of $6$ electrons.
In p-block, all sorts of elements are present such as metals, non-metals as well as metalloids.
Group- $13$ is known as the Boron family.
Group- $14$ is known as the Carbon family.
Group- $15$ is the Nitrogen group.
Group- $16$ is known as Chalcogens.
Group- $17$ is known as Halogens.
The elements of Group- $18$ are Noble gases.
Some elements of p-block elements are given below:
Metals: Aluminium, Gallium, or Indium.
Non-metals: Carbon, Nitrogen, or Neon.
Metalloids- Silicon, Boron, or Germanium.

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