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Consider the elements Na, Mg and Al and their respective atomic numbers 11, 12 and 13

Which element is least reactive?


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Solution

Electronic configuration:

1. The arrangement of electrons in the atomic orbitals of elements is characterized by electronic configuration.

2. The atomic numbers are filled in the K shell which can bear up to 2 electrons, the L shell which can bear up to 8 electrons and the M shell which can bear up to 18 electrons and so on.

3. The electronic configuration of Na, Mg and Al can be obtained as:

Na-2,8,1Mg-2,8,2Al-2,8,3

4. As increase the valence electron, the reactivity of the element decreases. So in Sodium Na, Magnesium Mg, and Aluminium Al,

5. Aluminium has the most number of valence electrons-3.

Hence, Al is the least reactive among Na,Mg, and Al.


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