what are the s-block elements? the p-block elements? the d-block elements? the f-block elements?

Answer 1

s-block: groups one and two (also includes helium)

p-block: groups 13 through 18 (Boron group through Helium group, but does not include helium)

d-block: groups 3 through 12 (aka the transition elements)

f-block: the 2 rows at the very bottom of the table(element numbers 57 through 103)