Why s-block and p-block elements are called Representative Elements?

Answer 1

P-block elements can be metals, metalloids, or nonmetals whiles S-block elements are all metals. P-block elements can be either gases or solids while S-block are all solids. and each P-block elements displays a greater range of properties.

Answer 2

The elements in s and p block have only the outer valence shell incomplete. Outer electronic configuration of s-block: ns1-2. Outer electronic configuration of p- block: ns2 np1-6.

If the nth shell is incomplete, the element will show regular pattern in properties in a group. Hence, the s and p-block elements are called Representative Elements.

Answer 3

The Periodic Table has four different blocks: s, p, d, and f. If an element is in the s block, the means the outer shell is capable of holding 2 electrons. If an element is in the p block, the outer shell is capable of holding 6 electrons. An example is the electronic configuration for Nitrogen. The configuration is: 1s22s23p3. That is why Nitrogen is in the P block. It is hard to explain, so I would recommend asking your chemistry teacher to explain further.

Answer 4

They are called so because they follow normal and simple rules for filling up their orbits.. They are the normal elements which we have studied from so far........

Answer 5

whi is the p block called the p block. what is its connection to electron configurations

Answer 6

s and p block elements are called representative elements because s and p block element follows normal rules for filling the orbitals

Answer 7

s block are metals.p block are metal,non-metal,or can be metalloids.