Question

In general, a (an) metal will be more reactive than an alkaline earth metal in the same period.

Answer 1

Alkali metal

Explanation:

In general, an alkali metal will be more reactive than an alkaline earth metal in the same period.

What determines reactivity of metals?

The electropositivity of metals determines how reactive they are.

• Electropositivity or metallicity is a measure of the tendency of atoms of an element to lose electrons.
• It is closely related to ionization energy and the electronegativity of an element.
• The lower the ionization energy of an element, the more electropositive or metallic it is
• Also, the more reactive it will be because, it can lose electrons more readily.
• Across a period from left to right, electropositivity decreases and from top to down a group, it increases.
• Since alkali metals are more electropositive than alkali earth metals, they are more reactive and readily lose their only electron.
• This is why the most reactive metal is francium found in the lower left corner on the periodic table.
• For non-metals, electronegativity is the most important factor.

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