Question
Distinguish between:
s-block - p-block

Answer

s-block p-block
1. The s-block contains groups 1 and 2. The p-block contains groups 13 to 18.
2. All the elements of s-block are metals. p-Block elements include metals, nonmetals and metalloids.
3. s-block elements are placed to the extreme left side in the modern periodic table. p-block elements are placed to the extreme right side in the modern periodic table.
4. There is no zig-zag line to separate different types of elements in the s-block of the periodic table. A zig-zag line can be drawn to separate different types of elements (metals, metalloids and nonmetals) in the p-block of the periodic table.

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