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What is one difference between lithium and potassium?
Lithium and Potassium are very similar, however the are some differences. Potassium has more density because its atoms have more mass. Also potassium has a lower melting point and a lower boiling point. Potassium is also more reactive than Lithium because as you go down Group 1, the alkali metals become more reactive because the outer electron is more easily lost, because its further from the nucleus.
Which is more reactive sodium or lithium or potassium?
K; Potassium
Does lithium tarnish in moist air more quickly than potassium?
No. Lithium is the least reactive alkali metal. Within the same environment, potassium will tarnish at a faster rate.
Lithium and potassium which is more reactive?
They both have 1 electron in their outer shell but because potassium has more shells, this electron is further from the nucleus. This means the outermost electron is less stronly pulled by the nucleus so it will break away easier therefore making potassium more reactive.
Is sulfur more reactive than sodium?
no... Reactivity Table: Lithium, Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum, Zinc, Cadmium, Iron, Nickel, Tin, Lead, Arsenic, Antimony, Copper, Mercury, Silver Platinum, and Gold.
Are the properties of sodium Na more like the properties of lithium or magnesium?
Na is chemically more like Li than Mg, only physically (measurements, mass) it looks more like Mg
What is one difference between lithium and potassium?
Lithium and Potassium are very similar, however the are some differences. Potassium has more density because its atoms have more mass. Also potassium has a lower melting point and a lower boiling point. Potassium is also more reactive than Lithium because as you go down Group 1, the alkali metals become more reactive because the outer electron is more easily lost, because its further from the nucleus.
Which is more reactive sodium or lithium or potassium?
K; Potassium
What two elements have the same chemical property that are similar to sodium?
There are more then two: potassium and lithium are the nearest, and there are rubidium, cesium, and francium as well in this group.
Does lithium tarnish in moist air more quickly than potassium?
No. Lithium is the least reactive alkali metal. Within the same environment, potassium will tarnish at a faster rate.
Is lithium more reactive than copper?
Yes, potassium is more reactive than lithium, since although they both need to lose one electron to have full outer shells, potassium's outer electron is furthest from the positive attractions of the nucleus. Therefore, it is easier for potassium to lose its outer electron than it is for lithium. hope that helped
Which element reacts more rapidly in water lithium or potassium?
Potassium (K) reacts most rapidly with water.
Lithium and potassium which is more reactive?
They both have 1 electron in their outer shell but because potassium has more shells, this electron is further from the nucleus. This means the outermost electron is less stronly pulled by the nucleus so it will break away easier therefore making potassium more reactive.
Is sulfur more reactive than sodium?
no... Reactivity Table: Lithium, Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum, Zinc, Cadmium, Iron, Nickel, Tin, Lead, Arsenic, Antimony, Copper, Mercury, Silver Platinum, and Gold.
Which of properties does lithium have a larger value than potassium?
The potassium is larger radius because it has more electron shells.
Why does potassium find it easier to react then lithium?
Lithium is in period 2 and potassium is in period 4.Since potassium is in a higher period, it has more shells for electrons to lie in and therefore the valance electrons (electrons in the outer shell) are further away from the positively charged nucleus. Because of the weaker electrostatic forces between the electrons and nucleus, it is easier for the electrons to be given away and hence why it is more reactive than lithium.
Why potassium is more reactive than lithium?
Potassium is more reactive than lithium. As we move down in the 'modern periodic table' reactivity increases....because as we move down the group atomic radius increases so the attractive force from the nucleus decreases thus it is more easy to loose valence electron, leading to increase in the reactivity of potassium. Also potassium is the most reactive element among all...
