Question

All of the $s-$block elements are:

• A. metals
• B. non-metals
• C. metalloids
• D. Both $A$ and $C$

Answer 1

The correct option is A metals

All of the $s$-block elements are metals and thus they are highly electropositive. The metallic character is due to the low values of ionisation energies and consequently, they have a tendency to lose the valence electrons.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{A}$