Difference between revisions of "Reactivity"

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Reactivity is how vigorously a chemical will react.

Reactivity is determined by how easily an element can lose or gain electrons.

Electrons are held in orbit around the nucleus because the electrons are negatively charged and are attracted to the nucleus which is positively charged.

If an element loses electrons easily it is highly reactive.

If an element gains electrons readily it is also highly reactive.

Three important factors affect reactivity of elements.

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 ===About Reactivity===
 : [[Reactivity]] is determined by how easily an [[element]] can lose or gain [[electron]]s.
+: [[Electron]]s are held in [[orbit]] around the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] because the [[electron]]s are [[Negative Charge|negatively charged]] and are attracted to the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] which is [[Positive Charge|positively charged]].
+: If an [[element]] loses [[electron]]s easily it is highly '''reactive'''.
+: If an [[element]] gains [[electron]]s readily it is also highly '''reactive'''.
 Three important factors affect [[reactivity]] of [[element]]s.
 *The [[charge]] of the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]]
 *The shielding effect of inner [[electron]]s.
 *Distance between the [[Atomic Nucleus|nucleus]] and the [[Outer Shell|outer shell]].