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What causes an element to be reactive?
An element's reactivity is influenced by its ability to gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. Elements with incomplete outer electron shells are generally more reactive as they can easily form bonds with other elements to gain stability. Reactivity can also be affected by factors such as atomic size and electronegativity.
Which group of elements tend to give up electrons and become positive?
Group 1 elements, also known as alkali metals, tend to give up electrons and become positive ions due to their low ionization energy and affinity to lose an electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.
What elements gain 2 electrons when they combine with another element?
Oh, dude, elements that gain 2 electrons when they combine with another element are found in Group 16 of the periodic table, also known as the oxygen group. This includes elements like oxygen, sulfur, and selenium. So, like, when these elements bond with others, they're all like, "I'll take two electrons, thanks!"
What kinds of objects pick up electrons easily?
These are electrically positive objects.
Why do groups 1 and 2 in the periodic table react easily?
The elements in group one and two react so easily because they have only one or two valence electrons, and the non metals, want those electrons. These group elements loose 1 or 2 electron to be stable instead of gaining 6 or 7 to complete the outer shell attain stable electronic configuration of a noble gas.
