Why are some metals reactive than others?

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7 0

<span> some elements have their outer electrons more tightly bound than others. Those who have less tightly bound electrons are more reactive. After this it gets more complex in explaining why they are bound with different strengths. </span>

ruslelena [56]3 years ago

6 0

<span> it has to do with how tightly held the most reactive electrons are in general the closer the valence electrons are to nucleus the more tightly it is held </span>

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