Chapter No. 2: Periodic Classification of Elements.
What are the difference between s-block elements and p-block elements?
s-block elements
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p-block elements
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Elements in group 1 and 2 are called s-block elements including hydrogen.
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Elements in group 13 to 17 and zero group are called p-block elements.
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They contain 1 or 2 electrons in the outermost shell.
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They contain 3 to 8 electrons in the outermost shell.
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They are all metals (except hydrogen)
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They are metals, nonmetals and metalloids.
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