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- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
NEET · Chemistry · Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
How many blocks can the elements be classified into based on the...
How many blocks can the elements be classified into based on the type of atomic orbitals being filled with electrons?
Options
- ATwo blocks
- BThree blocks
- CFour blocks
- DFive blocks
Correct answer
C. Four blocks
Step-by-step solution
We can classify the elements into four blocks viz., s-block, p-block, d-block, and f-block depending on the type of atomic orbitals that are being filled with electrons.