Question

write general electronic configuration of representative elements

Answer 1

Element	General outer electronic configuration
s–block(alkali metals)	ns1–2, where n = 2 – 7
p–block(metals & non metals)	ns2np1–6, where n = 2 – 6
d–block(transition elements)	(n–1) d1–10 ns0–2, where n = 4 – 7
f–block(inner transition elements)	(n–2)f1–14(n–1)d0–10ns2, where n = 6 – 7