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Classify elements as s, p, d or f block from their position in the Periodic Table.
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Periodicity
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Classification
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Classify elements as s, p, d or f block from their position in the Periodic Table
- This point belongs to Periodicity, especially Classification.
- You need to be able to classify elements as s, p, d or f block from their position in the Periodic Table.
- The key ideas to know are periodic table.
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Quick student answer
Which of the following elements is classified as a d-block element?
Direct answer
Iron (Fe) is a d-block element as it is located in the transition metals section of the Periodic Table.
Key terms
- Periodic Table: A tabular arrangement of elements organized by increasing atomic number, which reflects periodic trends in properties.
- Block classification: The categorization of elements into s, p, d, and f blocks based on their electron configurations and the orbitals that are being filled.
Common trap
Misclassifying elements: Refer to the electron configuration and the position of the element in the Periodic Table to determine its block.
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