Which of the following elements is the most reactive - potassium - lithium - sodium - rubidium
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This is because the atomic size increases down a group, and the valence electrons are further from the nucleus, making it easier for them to be lost in a chemical reaction. In this case, all the elements listed are alkali metals, which belong to Group 1 of the Show more…
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