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Q: Why does potassium combine with rubidium easily?
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Does rubidium combine with other elements?

Rubidium is a typical group 1 alkali metal and is highly reactive, and similar to sodium and potassium.


Is potassium is the most easily reduced metal?

Technically, Francium would be the most easily reduced metal, however most people don't consider it to due its radioactivity. Next up though is Cesium. Rubidium is more easily reduced then potassium, and cesium is more easily reduced then rubidium.


What are the symbols of sodium potassium rubidium?

Sodium is Na, potassium is K, rubidium is Rb.


Least reactive to most reactive elements Lithium potassium Rubidium.?

rubidium


Which metals or most easily oxidized?

Highly active metals are the most easily oxidized because they react with oxygen easily.


Which of the alkaline metals potassium lithium rubidium or sodium has the highest electronegativity?

This metal is rubidium.


Where in general do the most easily oxidized metals occur in the periodic table?

Alkali metals: lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, francium.


Is potassium more reactive than rubidium?

No, rubidium is more reactive than potassium. The explanation for this is that rubidium has its single electron farther from the nucleus, where it is more easily removed. However, rubidium is also radioactive, so it is not often studied.


Is rubidium harder or softer than potassium why?

it is softer


What is the formula and name for Rb O?

Rb is rubidium, O is oxygen. They will combine to form Rb2O which is called rubidium oxide.


What is the formula for Rb and O?

Rb is rubidium, O is oxygen. They will combine to form Rb2O which is called rubidium oxide.


Does rubidium have a higher melting point than potassium?

LOWER