Essential Chemistry for IGCSE - The Periodic Table (Section 3 - No. 36)
What causes the increase in reactivity of alkali metals as you go down Group 1?
Increased atomic mass
Increased number of neutrons
Greater shielding effect and larger atomic radius
Decreased number of electron shells
Explanation
The greater shielding effect and larger atomic radius result in easier loss of valence electrons.
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