The s-Block Elements
Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 10: alkali metals (Group 1), alkaline earth metals (Group 2), their trends, anomalous behaviour of Li and Be, diagonal relationships, key compounds and biological importance. Free notes, solved examples and tests.
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Group 1: Alkali Metals
The Group 1 elements lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium and the radioactive francium are the alkali metals . The name comes from the fact t…
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The Group 2 elements beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium and radioactive radium are the alkaline earth metals . The name reflects that th…
Start this topic → 3Biological Importance & Anomalies
The s-block metals are not just laboratory curiosities sodium, potassium, magnesium and calcium are among the most important elements in living system…
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