Asked in PMC Practice Test 17 (2021) 2021Moderate

The alkali metals group lies in _.

Correct answer: B. s-block

  • A. d-block
  • B. s-block
  • C. f-block
  • D. p-block

Explanation

The s-block in the periodic table of elements occupies the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, also known as groups 1 and 2.

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