Reactivity of Alkali metals

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As you go down group 1…

Atoms gain more electron shells.

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The shells…

shield the electrons from nuclear charge

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The atom is more reactive because…

The electron is more easily lost.

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The attraction between the nucleus and the outer electrons is weaker as you go down group 1 because…

the outer electron is further from the nucleus.

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As you go down Group 1, reactions become…

quicker and more vigorous.