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S- block and p - block elements except 18 th group elements are sometimes called as 'Representative elements based on their abundant avilability in the nature . Is it justifed ? Why ?

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1 ) s- block and p- block elements are taking part in chemical reactions because of incomepletely filled outermost shell .
2 ) These elements undergo chemical reactions to acquire the nearest noble gas configuration in this by losing or gaining or sharing of electrons
3 ) So they are called representative elements.
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