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Its due to their location on the table. Lithium and sodium are in the same family, (column) so they have similar properties. Sodium is not in the same family as magnesium, so their properties differ slightly
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∙ 9y agoThey are alike because lithium is more closely related to magnesium than to the other alkali metals. lithium has an atomic radius of 152 pm and ionic radius of 76 pm. magnesium has an atomic radius of 160 pm and an ionic radius of 72 pm. these similar physical properties lead to similar chemical properties, which is why lithium and magnesium have a diagonal relationship.
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∙ 11y agoThe property of metal is to lose electrons while bonding and Na losses electrons readily than Li
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Why sodium is more reactive the lithum?
lithium is IA group element .As lithium is basic it should give its electron easily but it is not that effecient in this as sodium.As it has small radius and high nuclear attraction towards its electrons.but sodium has larger atomic radii than the lithium less nuclear attraction towards its electrons.thus sodium is more reactive than lithium.
How do the atomic radius and metallic properties of sodium compare to the atomic radius and metallic properties of phosphorus?
Sodium has a larger atomic radius and is more metallic.
Why does sodium fluoride have a higher melting point than lithium fluoride?
Because the atomic weight of sodium is greater than the atomic weight of lithium; sodium is under lithium in the column of alkali metals.
Which element following the 3rd periodic table has at least metallic character?
The element in Period 3 that has the greatest metallic character is magnesium. In periods, the metallic character decreases when atomic number increases.
Why is sodium more reactive than lithium?
Sodium is more reactive than Lithium because the metals of Group 1 become more reactive as we go down the group. The ionization energy of lithium is greater than the ionization energy of sodium, and thus sodium is more reactive.
Is lithium chloride more soluble than sodium chloride?
Yes, lithium chloride is more soluble.
Which element is more metallic Al or Li or Na or Mg?
aluminium is more metallic than sodium because in metals the element which has the most electron in the outer most shell is more metallic . that means that Al is more metallic. sodium is reactive but aluminium is metallic. that'swhy its used for making aluminium wires ...
Which is softest sodium or lithium?
sodium is a softer metal than lithium.
Are the properties of sodium Na more like the properties of lithium or magnesium?
Na is chemically more like Li than Mg, only physically (measurements, mass) it looks more like Mg
Why sodium is more reactive the lithum?
lithium is IA group element .As lithium is basic it should give its electron easily but it is not that effecient in this as sodium.As it has small radius and high nuclear attraction towards its electrons.but sodium has larger atomic radii than the lithium less nuclear attraction towards its electrons.thus sodium is more reactive than lithium.
How do the atomic radius and metallic properties of sodium compare to the atomic radius and metallic properties of phosphorus?
Sodium has a larger atomic radius and is more metallic.
Why does sodium fluoride have a higher melting point than lithium fluoride?
Because the atomic weight of sodium is greater than the atomic weight of lithium; sodium is under lithium in the column of alkali metals.
Which element following the 3rd periodic table has at least metallic character?
The element in Period 3 that has the greatest metallic character is magnesium. In periods, the metallic character decreases when atomic number increases.
What element is more reactive than lithium and magnesium but less ractive than pottassium?
Sodium is in the middle of those 2
Why is sodium more reactive than lithium?
Sodium is more reactive than Lithium because the metals of Group 1 become more reactive as we go down the group. The ionization energy of lithium is greater than the ionization energy of sodium, and thus sodium is more reactive.
Is lithium or Neon more reactive?
Lithium is more reactive than Neon.
What order of reactivity NOT activity are the metals Barium Lithium Radium and Sodium in?
The metals listed are all alkali metals or alkali-earth metals. The periodic trend for these groups is: as you move down the group/family, reactivity increases. The alkali metals will be more reactive than the respective alkali-earth metals.Sodium and lithium are alkali metals, so you can organize them first. Sodium is further down in the family than lithium, so we can say that sodium is the most reactive out of the group, followed by lithium. Then we have barium and radium left. Radium is slightly more reactive than barium due to its position, so it is third and barium is fourth.
