Question

Write the general outer electronic configuration of s-, p-, d- and f- block elements.

Answer 1

s–block(alkali metals)

ns1–2, where n = 2 – 7

p–block(metals & non metals)

ns2np1–6, where n = 2 – 6

d–block(transition elements)

(n–1) d1–10 ns0–2, where n = 4 – 7

f–block(inner transition elements)

(n–2)f1–14(n–1)d0–10ns2, where n = 6 – 7

Answer 2

Elements and its general outer electronic configuration for s-, p-, d- and f- block elements are given below

a) s–block(alkali metals)

ns1–2, where n = 2 – 7

b) p–block(metals & non metals)

ns2np1–6, where n = 2 – 6

c) d–block(transition elements)

(n–1) d1–10 ns0–2, where n = 4 – 7

d) f–block(inner transition elements)

(n–2)f1–14(n–1)d0–10ns2, where n = 6 – 7