The Periodic Table of the Elements

The most reactive elements on the periodic table of elements are the alkine metals because they only have one electron causing them to react with water, hydroxide and hydrogen are formed when alkine metals are in contact with water and the chemicals set fire to the hydrogen, and alkine metals form a strong base with water. The alkine metals are the best reactive element in water and these are some reasons why.

First reason the alkine metals react with water the best is that they only have one electron. When reacted with water they take electrons which releases hydrogen gas. When recting it wants seven electrons water can give two which isnt enough so it reacts violently. That is one reason why the alkine metals are the best element when reacted in water.

Second alkine metal hits water it releases hydrogen gas. When the chemicals in the water hit the hydrogen gas it creates a flame or an explosion. The farther down the alkine family the bigger the flame than at the bottom it starts to just explode. The last element in the family can destroy a glass container with its explosion. That is another reason why alkine metals react so violently with water.

Finally alkine metal reacts with water to form a strong base. This reaction is not explosive it just sizzles around for a while. When formed into a base it can stop almost all acids. The farther down the family you go the more reactive it is with water explosively. But the less reactive ones are the ones that form a better base. This is the last reason why the alkine metals react with water the best.

Therefore the most reactive elements on the periodic table are the alkine metals because they only have one electron causing them to react with water, hydroxide and hydrogen are formed when alkine metals are in contact with water and the chemicals set fire to the hydrogen, and alkine metals form a strong base with water. Their one electron will react with mostly anything. When an alkine metal come in contact with water it produces hydrogen gas and the alkine metals start on fire or explode. The alkine metals react with water to get a strong base which helps stop acids. Those are some reasons why alkine metals are most reactive with water.




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