why alkali metals are powerful reducing agent?

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why alkali metals are powerful reducing agent?

2006-11-19 22:49:44 · 2 answers · asked by re_flection_13 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Because the effective losing of an electron can be coupled with harder to reduce substances.

2006-11-20 00:05:08 · answer #1 · answered by happyman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

They have a very large and negative Eo value.

The loss of an electron (endothermic) is easily compensated for by the exothermic hydration of the positive ion which is formed.

2006-11-20 05:26:28 · answer #2 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋