It means metals that are highly reactive. It's one of the most self-evident pieces of terminology in all of chemistry.
Perhaps you were trying to ask which metals are considered "highly reactive", which is a separate question, and one that to some extent depends on your definitions, but would certainly at minimum include all the alkali metals, maybe the alkaline earth metals, and possibly a few selected others (aluminium, for example... we don't usually think of aluminium as "highly reactive" because it immediately forms a thin transparent protective layer of aluminium oxide when exposed to air, but without that layer, it is indeed pretty reactive).
Noble metals have a low reactivity.
Noble metals have a low chemical reactivity.
Reactivity is a measure of how readily a metal will undergo a chemical reaction, often by losing electrons to form positive ions. Highly reactive metals, such as alkali metals, easily react with water and acids, while less reactive metals, like gold and platinum, are more stable and resistant to corrosion. The reactivity of metals can vary significantly based on their position in the periodic table.
Reactivity is a chemical property.
The most attractive property of alkali metals is their high reactivity, which is primarily due to their single valence electron. This electron is easily lost, allowing alkali metals to readily form positive ions and engage in chemical reactions, particularly with nonmetals like halogens. Their low ionization energies and low electronegativities further enhance their reactivity, making them highly effective in forming compounds. Additionally, this reactivity increases down the group, making heavier alkali metals even more attractive in terms of their chemical behavior.
Noble metals have a low reactivity.
Noble metals have a low chemical reactivity.
Actually, rusting is a chemical reaction that occurs on the surface of metals when they come into contact with oxygen and moisture. It is not a physical property of metals, but rather a chemical property related to their reactivity with oxygen.
Reactivity is a chemical property.
One characteristic property of alkaline earth metals is their tendency to form 2+ cations during chemical reactions. They also have relatively low electronegativity and reactivity compared to alkali metals.
Tantalum, platinum and gold are very stable metals and have low reactivity.
The reactivity series of metals is a list that ranks metals in order of their reactivity with other substances. Metals that are higher in the reactivity series are more likely to react with acids or other compounds compared to those lower in the series. This series helps predict how metals will behave in chemical reactions.
Reactivity is an example of a chemical property.
The reactivity series of metals is a table listing metals from the most reactive to the least reactive.
The reactivity of metals can be tested by observing their reaction with water, acids, or oxygen. More reactive metals will react vigorously and produce products such as hydrogen gas or metal oxides, while less reactive metals may not react at all or only react slowly. The reactivity series of metals can be used as a reference to determine their relative reactivity.
Hydrogen is included in the reactivity series because it can act as a reducing agent in chemical reactions, displacing certain metals from their compounds. It can react with metals to form metal hydrides and can also react with non-metals like oxygen to form water. These reactions demonstrate its ability to undergo redox reactions and its position in the reactivity series.
Reactivity is not a change; it is a chemical property.