Question

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

Answer 1

Element General outer electronic configuration
s–block	ns1–2, where n = 2 – 7
p–block	ns2np1–6, where n = 2 – 6
d–block	(n–1) d1–10 ns0–2, where n = 4 – 7
f–block	(n–2)f1–14(n–1)d0–10ns2, where n = 6 – 7