• Question: is sodiam a very reactive metal if yes why

    Asked by littlemissknowitall to Douglas, Matt, Tom on 24 Jun 2010 in Categories: .
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      Matthew Hurley answered on 24 Jun 2010:

      Sodium is really reactive (but not as much as potassium). Have a look at the periodic table and you’ll see the order of reactivity. YOu can just drop it in water and it will explode. THe reactivity is related to the ease with which it can share electrons witb other elements. When in a compound though, it is less reactive – like in salt on your chips, for example.

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