Is magnesium reactive or nonreactive

Answer 1

really reactive

Answer 2

In theory it shouldn't be because according to it's quantum mechanical model, it has the following electrons:

Mg 12

3s II

2p II II II

2s II

1s II

each number above (1s, 2s...) are one of it's orbitals and each "I" is an electron and for every S orbital it can have two electrons and for every P orbital it can have six. So as you can see from the above diagram, there are no potential bonding points. Why it is reactive though, I can't yet answer but once i can, i will share.

Answer 3

Magnesium is a reactive metal, but it does not react as vigorously as alkali metals like sodium or potassium. It readily forms a protective oxide layer when exposed to air, which prevents further reaction with oxygen.

Answer 4

Magnesium is very reactive because it is in group 2 of the Periodic Table. From left to right the reactivity decreases. It's not the most reactive metal, but its one of them.

Answer 5

It's reactive as it reacts with Oxygen to form Magnesiun Oxide.

Answer 6

magnesium is reactive because it is in group 2 of the periodic table, so it would readily give up 2 electrons to obtain stable configuration, it is for this reason why it is very reactive

Answer 7

Magnesium is a kind of metal which is very reactive. It is so reactive because it is what is called an alkali earth metal.

Answer 8

yes but less than sodium and potassium..