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What is the difference between 's' and 'p' block elements and representative elements? Why are they called so? Give the general electronic configuration of these elements.

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'S' block elements are metals whereas most of the 'p' block are non-metals. They are called representative elements because they have well-known elements in the periodic table.
The general electronic configuration of s-block elements are:
ns12
The general electronic configuration of p-block elements are:
ns2np16

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