Question

about s,p,d,f blocks.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Block, p-block, and Group 12 elements are called main group elements and d-block elements other than Group 12 and f-block elements are called transition elements.

Explanation:

Elements in the long form of periodic table have been divided into four blocks i.e. s ,p ,d and f. This division is based upon the name of the orbitals which receives the last electron. ... These elements also belong to s block and have ns2 as their general outer electronic configuration.

s block: first 2 columns on the left hand side of the Periodic Table. d block: 10 columns in the middle of the Periodic Table. p block: last 6 columns on the right hand side of the Periodic Table. f block: bottom 2 rows separated from the rest of the Periodic Table.