Topic
Reactivity
3 questions tagged Reactivity — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
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Which element has the strongest oxidizing power?
Fluorine is the strongest oxidizing element, meaning it most readily accepts electrons from other substances. Its compounds are among the most reactive in chemistry.
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Which element has the strongest reducing power?
Cesium is often cited as the strongest reducing element among the stable alkali metals because it loses its outer electron extremely easily. That makes it highly reactive and chemically powerful.
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How do alkali metals react with water?
Alkali metals react with water to form a metal hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The reaction gets more vigorous down the group, with potassium and cesium reacting very dramatically.
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