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Write three general characteristics of the elements of s-block of the periodic table which distinguish them from the elements of the other blocks.

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General characteristic of s-block elements:
a. s-block elements are lighter than other block elements.
b. They are highly electropositive in nature.
c. They have low ionisation energy.
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