Alkaline earth metals belongs to s-block in the
periodic table, why?
Answers
Answer:
Chemical Properties of S Block Elements
When the s block elements of the modern periodic table are observed it is seen that the size of the alkali metals is larger compared to other elements in a particular period. As the atomic number increases the total number of electrons increases along with the addition of shells.
Answer:
The alkali metals are so called S block because they form alkalies when they react with water. Alkalies, including sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide, are hydroxide compounds of these elements.
Explanation:
As the s-orbital can accommodate only two electrons, two groups (1 & 2) belong to the s-block of the Periodic Table. ... The elements of Group 2 include beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and radium. These elements with the exception of beryllium are commonly known as the alkaline earth metals.
The s-block elements include hydrogen (H), helium (He), lithium (Li), beryllium (Be), sodium (Na), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), rubidium (Rb), strontium (Sr), cesium (Cs), barium (Ba), francium (Fr) and radium (Ra).