Why are Alkali Metals soft but still extremely reactive?

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7 March, 17:33

Why are Alkali Metals soft but still extremely reactive?

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Greyson · Answer 1

The alkali metals, found in group 1 of the periodic table (formerly known as group IA), are very reactive metals that do not occur freely in nature. These metals have only one electron in their outer shell. Therefore, they are ready to lose that one electron in ionic bonding with other elements ...

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Superman · Answer 2

Alkali metals are very reactive. They only have one electron in their outer shell. Because of this they are ready for ionic bonding with other elements to lose that one electron.