S-orbital S-orbital

S-orbital - Definition and Overview

The s-block of the periodic table of elements consists of the first two groups: the alkali metals and alkaline earth metals, plus hydrogen. These elements are distinguished by the property that in the atomic ground state, the highest-energy electron is in an s-orbital. Elements of the s-block are strong reductants.

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Example Usage of S-orbital

edwebb: .@ricetopher "Obama's Orbital Death Laser Put Its Disease In Me"? There's still hope for a change of heart, I guess.
clositherapi: ___COMING SOON! ___ 80's orbital retro... http://bit.ly/1NMnf5
Maustallica: I have bought Armada Hot Shot from London's Orbital Comics. He comes complete with Jolt, instructions and jaAm comic. Best day of my life.
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