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4.1.2 s and p Blocks in the Periodic Table
s-Block Elements Group 1 and Group 2 elements contain their valence electrons in the s sub-shell. Therefore, these elements are called s-block elements. p-Block Elements Elements in groups 13 to 18 (except He) are known as p-block elements because their valence electrons
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4.1.2 s and p Blocks in the Periodic Table
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s-Block Elements Group 1 and Group 2 elements contain their valence electrons in the s sub-shell. Therefore, these elements are called s-block elements. ### p-Block Elements Elements in groups 13 to 18 (except He) are known as p-block elements because their valence electrons
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s-Block Elements Group 1 and Group 2 elements contain their valence electrons in the s sub-shell. Therefore, these elements are called s-block elements. ### p-Block Elements Elements in groups 13 to 18 (except He) are known as p-block elements because their valence electrons
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- ### s-Block Elements Group 1 and Group 2 elements contain their valence electrons in the s sub-shell. Therefore,
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- ### s-Block Elements Group 1 and Group 2 elements contain their valence electrons in the s sub-shell. Therefore,
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### s-Block Elements Group 1 and Group 2 elements contain their valence electrons in the s sub-shell. Therefore,
### s-Block Elements Group 1 and Group 2 elements contain their valence electrons in the s sub-shell. Therefore, these elements are called **s-block ele
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- ### s-Block Elements Group 1 and Group 2 elements contain their valence electrons in the s sub-shell. Therefore, these elements are called **s-block ele
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- Do not write about 4.1.2 s and p Blocks in the Periodic Table without a clear definition.
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