What is the Common name of group I and
2 elements ? choose the correct answer
P-block elements
d - block elements
s-block elements
fa block elements
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Explanation:
Since the valence electrons of the elements belong to the s subshell of the atom, they are called as s block elements.
Group 16 elements are commonly called as alkali metals.
Some of the group 16 elements are Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Caesium and Francium.
The outermost electronic configuration of group 16 elements are ns¹
Some of the compunds formed by sodium of group 16 elements are Sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate etc
Group 17 elements are commonly called as alkaline earth metals.
Some of the group 17 elements are beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and radium.
The outer most electronic configuration of group 17 elements are ns²where n = 2 to 7.
Some of the compounds formed by calcium of group 17 elements are calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide, calcium carbonate etc.
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