The farther the valence electron are from the nucleus, the more easily they can be lost therefore the more reactive the element is.
i.e potassium would be more reactive than sodium (check their valence electrons)
Philip Cadman has written: 'Studies in chemical reactivities'
He arranged the elements in the increasing order of atomic mass and repeating properties so that it is easy to study the properties / reactivities of the elements.
Fluorine and chlorine have similar reactivities because they belong to the same group on the periodic table, known as the halogens. Both elements have seven electrons in their outer shell, making them highly reactive as they seek to gain one more electron to achieve a stable electron configuration. This similarity in electronic structure results in similar chemical behaviors and reactivities.
Sodium and chlorine have different reactivities. Sodium is a highly reactive metal that readily forms compounds with other elements, while chlorine is a highly reactive nonmetal that easily reacts with other elements to form compounds like sodium chloride (table salt).
Some elements are easier to identify than others because they have distinct physical or chemical properties that set them apart from other elements. For example, elements with unique colors, densities, or reactivities are often easier to identify. Conversely, elements that have similar properties or that are found in low concentrations can be more challenging to identify.
Sulfur and chlorine belong to different families on the periodic table. Sulfur belongs to the chalcogen family, while chlorine belongs to the halogen family. These elements have different chemical properties and reactivities based on their family classification.
because they have the same number of valence electrons and hence have similar properties and reactivities.
All substances which are not pure elements are chemicals.
i dont know but i want to know about it..please..;(
Metals nonmetals and metalliods
Mg (magnesium)
Probably you think at chemical elements; we know today 117 elements (112 elements were homologated now by IUPAC).