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dexar [7]
3 years ago
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Why is potassium and sodium considered as reactive metals?​

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Leona [35]3 years ago
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As potassium is larger than sodium, potassium's valence electron is at a greater distance from the attractive nucleus and is so removed more easily than sodium's valence electron. As it is removed more easily, it requires less energy, and can be said to be more reactive.
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boyakko [2]3 years ago
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Answer:

because they are found freely in nature uncombined so they are highly reactive with other elements

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