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Calcium is more reactive than magnesium because it is larger than a magnesium atom because it has one more energy level. Valence electrons are on the outermost occupied energy level in the atom and they cause the atom to react, and thus the further the Valence electrons are from the nucleus, the more reactive they are. Therefore, calcium is more reactive than magnesium because the valence electrons on the calcium atom is farther from the nucleus.
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Can calcium displace from magnesium?
Yes, calcium can displace magnesium in certain chemical reactions. This is more likely to happen when calcium is in a higher oxidation state than magnesium, allowing it to take the place of magnesium in a compound or reaction.
Is silver more reactive then magnesium?
No. Magnesium is far more reactive than silver. Silver is one of the least reactive metals.
Is iron more reactive than magnesium?
In a short answer No. But I can't really explain why.
Would calcium nitrate and magnesium react?
Calcium nitrate and magnesium will not react since calcium is more reactive than magnesium and so, magnesium does not displace calcium (See Reactivity Series). However, if Calcium nitrate is in aqueous solution (dissolved in water), some bubbles may be seen when Magnesium is added to it, since the Magnesium would be reacting with the water and producing hydrogen bubbles.
What would be more reactive magnesium or barium?
Type your answer here... Potassium (K)
Is calcium sulfide more or less reactive to aluminum?
Chemistry of calcium Calcium is generally more reactive than magnesium
Are magnesium and calcium more reactive with oxygen in the air than is aluminum?
Yes, both magnesium and calcium are more reactive with oxygen in the air than aluminum. Magnesium and calcium readily form oxides when exposed to oxygen, while aluminum forms a protective oxide layer that prevents further reaction.
Which is more reactive Mg or Ca Why?
Calcium is more reactive. In the periodic table, Calcium is directly below Magnesium, which means that a calcium atom is larger than a magnesium atom. This means that the electrostatic attraction between the valence electrons of calcium and the nucleus is weaker than in magnesium(larger distance, smaller force). So, the valence electrons of calcium can easily be lost to form Ca2+ , which translates to Calcium being the more reactive metal.
Can calcium displace from magnesium?
Yes, calcium can displace magnesium in certain chemical reactions. This is more likely to happen when calcium is in a higher oxidation state than magnesium, allowing it to take the place of magnesium in a compound or reaction.
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?
Element M is calcium. It reacts with chlorine to form calcium chloride (CaCl2). Calcium is more reactive than magnesium and smaller than barium on the periodic table.
What is more reactive calcium or more reactive?
Calcium is more reactive but not as Potassium or Sodium because according to the displacement series Calcium comes as third and the last under the reactive elements of the displacement series.
Is silver more reactive then magnesium?
No. Magnesium is far more reactive than silver. Silver is one of the least reactive metals.
Is iron more reactive than magnesium?
In a short answer No. But I can't really explain why.
Would calcium nitrate and magnesium react?
Calcium nitrate and magnesium will not react since calcium is more reactive than magnesium and so, magnesium does not displace calcium (See Reactivity Series). However, if Calcium nitrate is in aqueous solution (dissolved in water), some bubbles may be seen when Magnesium is added to it, since the Magnesium would be reacting with the water and producing hydrogen bubbles.
What would be more reactive magnesium or barium?
Type your answer here... Potassium (K)
