The Group 1 , Alkali metals.
They all react with oxygen and water to form the hydroxide and release hydrogen.
They all react with oxygen and water to form the hydroxide and release hydrogen.
The reactivity increases down the Group . Lithium gently effervesces. Sodium 'pop's and sparks. Potassium ignites with a bang. Rubidium is moderately explosive. Caesium is violently explosive. Francium is extremely violently explosive. Francium is not reacted in an open laboratory because it is also radio-active.
All the metals in Group 1 are kept under oil; no oxygen present).
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Alkali metals are the most reactive metals (group 1). Alkaline earth metals are in a close second (group 2) As you go along, the elements become less reactive. The least reactive group is the noble gases (group 18).
Alkali metals, group 1 (Sodium through Cesium),
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Alkali metals in the first group compose the most reactive family of metals.
The most reactive family of nonmetals is the halogen family.
Elements in the second group have 2 outer shell electrons and also very reactive. What are they called?
I would easily say that Fluorine is the most reactive element in the world. Fluorine is the most electronegative of all elements and will react with all elements. It is so reactive that it cannot be found alone in nature.
Elements in the same family-assuming family means classifications such as non-metals, metals-have similar properties.