why is Potassium considered as S block element
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Answer: because its last electron enters the s sub-shell
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Potassium is an s block element as the electrons of potassium are in the outermost s orbital in an electron shell.
EXPLANATION:
Alkali metals are known to be group 1 metals placed in s block. As potassium is highly reactive, electropositive and capable of forming hydroxides when reacted with water, it is also known as alkali metal.
As potassium tends to lose the valence electrons in s orbital easily it has been placed in s block, as s block elements are highly reactive.
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