is lithium reactive or not or very reactive?

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is lithium reactive or not or very reactive?

2006-11-06 04:34:55 · 3 answers · asked by rida a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Li is an alkali metal (Group I). Hence, it's very electropositive and therefore, very reactive. However, it's the least reactive of the alkali metals. As one travels upward in Group I, the reactivity of the elements decreases. Li is about as reactive as the alkaline earth metal, Ca. If dropped into water, it fizzes, liberating H2 gas. But it doesn't react violently, like the other Group I elements, in this regard.

2006-11-06 04:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by pack_rat2 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋

very reactive.

2006-11-06 12:42:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

think about where Li is on the periodic table, and you can answer your own question.

2006-11-06 12:50:50 · answer #3 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋