Block

Question 1

What are the four main blocks of the periodic table?

Answer 1

s, p, d, f

Each block corresponds to a type of subshell that the elements in that block fill.

Question 2

Elements in each block of the periodic table have the same type of _______.

Answer 2

subshell

This refers to the specific subshell (s, p, d, or f) that is being filled by electrons.

Question 3

What type of subshell do elements in the s block fill?

Answer 3

s subshell

The s block includes elements from groups 1 and 2 of the periodic table.

Question 4

What type of subshell do elements in the p block fill?

Answer 4

p subshell

The p block consists of elements from groups 13 to 18.

Question 5

What type of subshell do elements in the d block fill?

Answer 5

d subshell

The d block includes transition metals.

Question 6

What type of subshell do elements in the f block fill?

Answer 6

f subshell

The f block is composed of lanthanides and actinides.