Distinguish between s and p block elements.
They can be distinguished as follows: s block elements: They have got the general configuration of the valence shell, ns1-2. They are all metals. Their compounds are mostly ionic. They are generally strong reducing agents. They mostly impart characteristic color to the flame. They have low ionization energies. They show fixed oxidation states, p block elements: The valence shell electronic configuration of p block elements in ns2 p1-6. They are mostly non-metals. Their compounds are mostly covalent. They are generally strong oxidizing agents. Mostly they do not impart color to the flame. They have got a comparatively higher value of I.E. They show variable oxidation states.
