Topics from s- Block Elements ( Alkali and Alkaline earth metals )
Group -1 and 2 Elements (43 concepts)
General introduction, electronic configuration and general trends in physical and chemical properties of elements, anomalous properties of the first element of each group (71 concepts)
biological importance of Mg & Ca (1 concepts)
Diagonal relationships (4 concepts)
Preparation and properties of some important compounds - sodium carbonate and sodium hydroxide and sodium htydrogen carbonate (26 concepts)
Industrial uses of lime, limestone, Plaster of Paris and cement; Biological significance of Na, K, Mg and Ca. (22 concepts)
Important Books for s- Block Elements ( Alkali and Alkaline earth metals )