s-Block Elements

After studying this unit, you will be
able to s-Block, s-Block Elements
• describe the general characteristics of the alkali metals and
their compounds;
• explain the general characteristics
of the alkaline earth metals and
their compounds;
• describe the manufacture,
properties and uses of industrially
important sodium and calcium
compounds including Portland
cement;
• appreciate the biological
significance of sodium,
potassium, magnesium and
calcium.