Francium is an alkaline metal, which means that its one electron is easily given away, making it highly reactive.
Because the atom is so large, there is a shielding effect between the protons in the nucleus, and the valence electron. This blocks the attractive forces, and the other layers of electrons work to repel the valence electron, decreasing the ionization energy even further. The low ionization energy is what makes francium so reactive, that none of it can be isolated effectively.
because it has the most number of electrons in the alkali metal group
Francium.
Hydrogen.
The alkali metals, group 1 of the periodic table, react more and more with O2 as you descend the group. From Na down to Cs, the metals are stored in oil so that they don't form an oxide layer. If you watch videos on Youtube about these metals, you'll see the oxide layer actually form before your eyes.
alkali metals
Group 1, the Alkali Metals, which are extremely reactive.
Reactivity increase down the group.Ceasium is the most reactive.
The Alkali metals are the most reactive group of metals in the Periodic Table. Of these Francium is the most reactive metal of all.
As you move down the alkali metal group on the periodic table, chemical reactivity increases. This is because the outermost electron in alkali metals is easier to lose as you go down the group, resulting in more reactive behavior with water and air. Lithium is the least reactive alkali metal, while cesium is the most reactive.
Group 1 or alkali metals
The Alkali metals are the most reactive group of metals in the Periodic Table. Of these Francium is the most reactive metal of all.
This is the group 1, the alkali metals.