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Really, the most reactive elements on the Periodic Table tend to be found in the Halogen Group. But the alkali metals are just as reactive. In fact solid sodium will even explode in water!
Group 1 has the most reactive metals and the most reactive non metals are located in group 17.
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∙ 14y agoOrbital theory suggests that the most stable species are those with full outer electron shells. This corresponds to the last column of the periodic table, known as the "noble gases." These species are very stable and accordingly relatively inert to chemical reaction. Many experiments are carried out in vacuum under pure argon gas to avoid oxidation that might occur from atmospheric air because argon is generally unreactive.
From this observation, it follows that the most reactive species will be those directly adjacent to the noble gases on the periodic table since these are just one electron away from the noble gas configuration in the electron shells. Indeed, the halogens (to the left of the noble gases) F, Cl, and Br, and the alkali metals (to the right of the noble gases) H, Li, Na, and K tend to exhibit high reactivity.
This phenomenon can also be explained through the principle of electronegativity. The assignment of electronegativity values is based on the affinity of a nucleus to accepting an electron. As we approach either of the extreme ends of this scale, that is, as species become more electronegative or electropositive, reactivity increases. Low electronegativity, or electropositivity, implies that a nucleus will tend to donate electrons, as we observe in reactions of the alkali metals.
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∙ 15y agoThe group in the periodic table that is most chemical reactive is the Alkali Metals.
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∙ 11y agoAlkali metals are the most reactive elements. Don't mistake these for the alkali earth metals because the alkali are not as reactive as the alkali metals.
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∙ 12y agoThe alkali metals are more reactive because they react readily with the atmospheric oxygen forming their respective oxides and hydroxides.
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If you were looking for a very reactive atom would you look in group 1 or 18?
The most reactive chemical elements are in the first group of the periodic table of elements.
Which group on the periodic table would not be reactive chemically?
The noble gases, column 18 or VIII of a periodic table, are the least reactive. However, in the last few decades, compounds of at least the heavier members of this group have in fact been made. Therefore, there is no longer any entire group on the periodic table that is totally unreactive chemically.
Which elements in the periodic table would be expected to be more reactive than phosphorus (P)?
Metals are more reactive elements.
Why does group one in the periodic table does not occur in natural form?
Group I metals are very chemically reactive. Therefore any pure atoms of eg sodium would have long ago reacted with oxygen or water
Where on the periodic table would you find the halogens?
halogens are located in 17th group of the periodic table or 2nd group from extreme right.
On what side of the periodic table would you find the most reactive metals?
The most reactive metals will be found in Group 1 on the right side of the periodic table.
What is the most reactive groups of metals in the periodic table?
the alkali metals are the most reactive... either cesium or francium would be the most reactive out of this group.
If you were looking for a very reactive atom would you look in group 1 or 18?
The most reactive chemical elements are in the first group of the periodic table of elements.
Which group on the periodic table would not be reactive chemically?
The noble gases, column 18 or VIII of a periodic table, are the least reactive. However, in the last few decades, compounds of at least the heavier members of this group have in fact been made. Therefore, there is no longer any entire group on the periodic table that is totally unreactive chemically.
Which group are highly reactive non metals on the periodic table?
The more reactive elements on the periodic table are farther down in the rows. For example, Te, or Tellurium, is in group 16 and row 5. The elements in row 7 are the most reactive, but technically Tellurium, since it is the farthest down nonmetal on the periodic table, would be the most reactive nonmetal, technically making group 16 the most reactive row of the nonmetals.
Where are the most reactive nonmetals located?
The most reactive nonmetals are the Halogens. They are located in the second to last row on the periodic table from the right.
Where are the most reactive element found on the periodic table?
Group 1, or the alkali metals, left of the table and Group 17, the halogens, right of the table are the most reactive groups. Fr, or Francium (atomic number 87) is the most reactive metal- and fluorine the most reactive halogen. Francium and fluorine would react together explosively they are so reactive.
What is the least reactive element in the group 2 of the periodic table of elements?
The Zinc Family also known as group IIB is the second least reactive I believe. The least reactive family is the one with a full p sublevel, the noble gases, the next least reactive would be the family with a full d sublevel. Since group IIB has a full d sublevel, it must be the next least reactive family.
Would a metal in group 13 be more or less reactive than a metal in a group 1?
The metals in group 13 would be less reactive than the metals in group 1 because the metals in group 1 are closest to the left of the Periodic Table. And any thing to the left are more reactive.
From an elements place in the Periodic Table can you make predictions as to how it will react when placed with another element?
YES.If it is in group 1 it will be the most reactive metal and would react.But if it is in group 8
Which elements in the periodic table would be expected to be more reactive than phosphorus (P)?
Metals are more reactive elements.
Where . in the periodic table would you find the less reactive non metal?
Less reactive non metals are in the 18th group. They are noble gasses. From all the noble gasses, Xe is the only gas which forms compounds.
