calcium and radium with water?

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calcium and radium with water?

using knowleged of atomic structure why is the reaction of calcium with water less vigourous than that of radium and water

2007-10-18 10:28:38 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Radium has a larger atomic radius. Its 1s electron is loosely held. Calcium has a tighter atomic radius. Ca must lose two electrons to react with water.

2007-10-18 10:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋