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Reactive metals are usually found in compound simply because they react easily. They readily form compounds by reacting with air, water, or other substances in their environment.

It is also difficult to extract many of these from their compounds, often electrolysis is the only effective way.

This process does not usually occur in nature.

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What is the difference between alkali metals and alkaline earth metals?

Alkali metals are found in Group 1 of the periodic table and are highly reactive, while alkaline earth metals are found in Group 2 and are less reactive than alkali metals.


On what side of the periodic table would you find the most reactive metals?

The most reactive metals are typically found on the far left side of the periodic table, in Group 1 (alkali metals) and Group 2 (alkaline earth metals). These metals have a tendency to lose electrons easily and form positive ions, making them highly reactive.


What groups are the very reactive elements from?

The very reactive elements are typically found in Group 1 (alkali metals) and Group 17 (halogens) of the periodic table. Alkali metals tend to react violently with water, while halogens are known for their high reactivity and tendency to form salts with metals.


Where are the most reactive element found on the periodic table?

Group 1, or the alkali metals, left of the table and Group 17, the halogens, right of the table are the most reactive groups. Fr, or Francium (atomic number 87) is the most reactive metal- and fluorine the most reactive halogen. Francium and fluorine would react together explosively they are so reactive.


What group of metals is so reactive that the metals are never found as?

The group you're thinking of is group 1, the alkali metals. They include sodium and potassium, and you're right, they are so reactive that they do not exist by themselves. They only exist in compounds with other elements.

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Does alkali metals occur freely in nature?

Alkali metals such as sodium and potassium are found in nature in various compounds, but they are not typically found in their pure form. They are highly reactive and readily react with other elements to form compounds.


What reginon is very reactive metals found in the periodic table found in?

Very reactive metals are found in Group 1 (alkali metals) and Group 17 (halogens) of the periodic table.


Where are the most reactive metals found in the periodic tables?

The alkali metals


Alkaline earth metals are not found uncombined?

Never, these metals are very reactive.


Are alkaline earth metals found uncombined?

Never, these metals are very reactive.


What is the difference between alkali metals and alkaline earth metals?

Alkali metals are found in Group 1 of the periodic table and are highly reactive, while alkaline earth metals are found in Group 2 and are less reactive than alkali metals.


On what side of the periodic table would you find the most reactive metals?

The most reactive metals are typically found on the far left side of the periodic table, in Group 1 (alkali metals) and Group 2 (alkaline earth metals). These metals have a tendency to lose electrons easily and form positive ions, making them highly reactive.


What group of metals is so reactive that the metals are never found as uncombined elements in nature?

Alkali metals, such as sodium and potassium, are so reactive that they are never found as uncombined elements in nature. They readily react with other elements to form compounds.


Fairly reactive metals found as ores?

Sodium, magnesium, and aluminum are examples of fairly reactive metals that are commonly found as ores in the Earth's crust. These metals can be extracted from their ores through processes such as electrolysis or chemical reactions.


Are metals are found in rocks called ores?

Yes metals are found in rocks called ores. Most metals are more reactive and are found combined with other elements in rocks.


What metals are fairly reactive and found as ores?

potassium, nickel, carbon


Where are most reactive metals found in periodic table?

The most reactant group is the alkaline metals. but they only really start getting really reactive the more you move down the alkali metals.