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s block elements are present at the extreme left side of the periodic table. Relating to their position, what other characteristics can be listed out?

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Other characteristics of s block elements
  • More metallic character s
  • Less ionization energy
  • Less electronegativity
  • Lose of electrons in a chemical reaction
  • Compounds are mostly ionic∙ Oxides and hydroxides are basic in nature.

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