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Calcium is more reactive than magnesium.
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∙ 13y agoDo you ever remember having seen calcium metal in the open? Magnesium alloys are seen much more frequently on car wheels, etc. That suggests that calcium by nature is more reactive than Magnesium.
Why is that so? Because the atomic number of calcium (20) is higher than the atomic number of Magnesium (12). The atomic number is also the number of electrons and since calcium has a higher number of electrons, it has a higher atomic radius (197 pm) compared to the atomic radius of Magnesium (160 pm).
Since the outlying electrons in a calcium atom is further away from the nucleus than Magnesium, it also becomes easy for this electron to drift away and react with other elements, thus giving in to the higher reactive nature compared to Magnesium.
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∙ 11y agoIn the group 2 elements, the reactivity of the metals increase as you move down the group. The order of reactivity in group 2 is barium, strontium, calcium, and magnesium.
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∙ 7y agoExamples: alkali metals, calcium, strontium, etc.
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∙ 15y agoBarium
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∙ 13y agoRubidium.
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Which is more reactive barium magnesium or beryllium?
Ba; Barium
Would magnesium and iron nitrate react?
No, as magnesium is more reactive, and would 'keep' the nitrate.
Is silver more reactive then magnesium?
No. Magnesium is far more reactive than silver. Silver is one of the least reactive metals.
Is argon or magnesium more reactive with oxygen?
Argon is a Non-Reactive Element. Magnesium is a very Reactive Element. Magnesium will react violently when ignited in an Oxygen rich environment.
Which element would be most reactive be sr or ba?
Down a group the reactivity increases. So, barium (Ba) is more reactive than strontium (Sr).
Which is more reactive barium magnesium or beryllium?
Ba; Barium
When evaluating reactants BaO plus Mg one needs to determine if magnesium is more active?
Barium is more reactive than magnesium.
Which is more reactive barium or cesium?
if you mean pure barium as in barium metal then yes it is very reactive if you left a piece of it out in the open air over night it would turn to a pile of white barium oxide and other various compounds
Is magnesium more reactive than sodium?
sodium is more reactive than magnesium!
Is Sodium is more reactive than magnesium.?
sodium is more reactive than magnesium!
Element M reacts with chlorine to form a compound with the formula MCl2 It is more reactive than magnesium and smaller than barium This element is?
Sr
Is magnesium highly reactive or non reactive?
Magnesium is one of the more reactive metals; it rarely exists in nature elementally.
Would magnesium and iron nitrate react?
No, as magnesium is more reactive, and would 'keep' the nitrate.
Is silver more reactive then magnesium?
No. Magnesium is far more reactive than silver. Silver is one of the least reactive metals.
Is magnesium more reactive than lithium?
Lithium is more reactive to water than magnesium because while Lithium will explode and generally destroy the container it is in, magnesium will cause the water to violently bubble.
Which is more reactive fluorine or barium and why?
Fluorine would be the more reactive element because it needs to gain one electron. While Barium needs to gain two electrons. Thus it is easier to gain one than to lose two.
Is argon or magnesium more reactive with oxygen?
Argon is a Non-Reactive Element. Magnesium is a very Reactive Element. Magnesium will react violently when ignited in an Oxygen rich environment.
