Alkali metals are known for being some of the most reactive metals. This is due in part to their larger atomic radii and low ionization energies. They tend to donate their electrons in reactions and often have an oxidation state of +1. read more
Alkali metals are known for being some of the most reactive metals. This is due in part to their larger atomic radii and low ionization energies. They tend to donate their electrons in reactions and often have an oxidation state of +1. These metals are characterized as being extremely soft and silvery in color. read more
alkali and alkaline earth metals are very reactive because they only have a few electrons in their outer shells (one or two) so they are always wanting to bond with another atom to create a full outer shell (eight electrons). read more
P.S:- Alkali Earth Metals (Group 1 of the periodic table) also react quickly and violently since they just need to lose 1 electron to achieve stability. The reaction between an Alkali Earth Metal and a Halogen is one of the most violent chemical reactions know because of this. read more