S-Block Elements: Inorganic Chemistry

The s-block is one of four blocks of elements on the periodic table. The s-block group have a common property. The electron in their most outward electron shell are in the s-orbital. Elements in the s-block are in the first two periodic table groups. The elements in group one are called the alkali metals. The elements in group two are called the alkaline earth metals. The book details the structure and properties of s-block elements.