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Groups 3-12 do not have individual names. Instead, all of these groups are called transition metals. The atoms of transition metals do not give away their electrons as easily as atoms of the Group 1 and Group 2 metals do. So, transition metals are less reactive than alkali metals and alkaline-earth metals are.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAlkali metals do not form negative ions...they only form positive ion because they have one electron in their valence shell so it easy to lose 1 electron rather than gain seven electrons so when alkali metals lose an electron they become positive ion...........=]
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What are more reactive alkali metals or alkline earth metals?
alkali metals
Is noble gases metals that are more reactive than the transition elements but less reactive than the alkali metals?
No, the noble gasses are nonmetals that are less reactive than all other elements.
Do alkali metals react slower or faster than alkaline earth metals?
Alkali metals are more reactive than alkaline earth metals.
Why are alkali metals more reactive than other metals?
Alkali metals are more reactive as they are in group 1 and therefore has only one valence electron. With only one valence electron, its easy for them to achieve inert configuration/ noble gas configuration, which makes them so reactive.
Why are transition metals not as reactive as alkali metals and akaline earth metals?
They are less reactive because they have 2 electrons in the outer shell of the atoms and they like to be full and the alkali metals only have 1 electron in the outer shell of the atom, and it is easyer to give away 1 electron than 2 so they are more reactive than other elements. The electronegativity (Pauling values) is lower for the alkali metals.
Are transition metals more reactive than alkali metals?
no
Which group of metals is more reactive the alkali metals or the alkaline earth metals?
The alkali metals are more reactive.
Why are alkali metals more reactive than transitional metals?
Groups 3-12 do not have individual names. Instead, all of these groups are called transition metals. The atoms of transition metals do not give away their electrons as easily as atoms of the Group 1 and Group 2 metals do. So, transition metals are less reactive than alkali metals and alkaline-earth metals are.
What are more reactive alkali metals or alkline earth metals?
alkali metals
Is noble gases metals that are more reactive than the transition elements but less reactive than the alkali metals?
No, the noble gasses are nonmetals that are less reactive than all other elements.
Is the alkali metal more reactive than an alkaline-earth metal?
Yes, alkali metals are more reactive than alkaline-earth metals. All atoms want to have 8 electrons in their outer shells. Alkali metals have to give one electron away, where as alkaline-earth metals need to give two away which is less energetically favorable.
What metal is alkali metal?
This is the first column in the Periodic Table. There are six metals that are "Alkali Metals" and six that are "Alkali Earth Metals". The Alkali metals are:LithiumSodiumPotassiumRubidiumCaesiumFranciumThese metals get more reactive as you go down the list...Hope I helped :D
Do alkali metals react slower or faster than alkaline earth metals?
Alkali metals are more reactive than alkaline earth metals.
What metals softer and more reactive than other metals?
Alkali metals Alkaline earth metals
Why are alkali metals more reactive than other metals?
Alkali metals are more reactive as they are in group 1 and therefore has only one valence electron. With only one valence electron, its easy for them to achieve inert configuration/ noble gas configuration, which makes them so reactive.
Why are transition metals not as reactive as alkali metals and akaline earth metals?
They are less reactive because they have 2 electrons in the outer shell of the atoms and they like to be full and the alkali metals only have 1 electron in the outer shell of the atom, and it is easyer to give away 1 electron than 2 so they are more reactive than other elements. The electronegativity (Pauling values) is lower for the alkali metals.
Is thiocyanate soluble?
Thiocyanates of Alkali metals are more soluble than that of transition metals.
