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Identify the s, p, d and f groups in the periodic table

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element blocks are named for their characteristic orbital which is determined by highest energy electrons.

s block- the first two groups of the periodic table

either alkali metals or alkaline earth metals and also they are soft and have low melting point.

p block- include the last six element groups of periodic table excluding helium

it also includes all nonmetals except hydrogen helium and the semimetals

d block- transition metal element from group 3-12 they are good catalysts

f block- inner transition elements usually lanthanide and actinium and they have high melting point