Answer:
element blocks are named for their characteristic orbital which is determined by highest energy electrons.
s block- the first two groups of the periodic table
either alkali metals or alkaline earth metals and also they are soft and have low melting point.
p block- include the last six element groups of periodic table excluding helium
it also includes all nonmetals except hydrogen helium and the semimetals
d block- transition metal element from group 3-12 they are good catalysts
f block- inner transition elements usually lanthanide and actinium and they have high melting point
