Consider the elements Na, Mg and Al and their respective atomic numbers , and
Which element is least reactive?
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:
4. As increase the valence electron, the reactivity of the element decreases. So in Sodium , Magnesium , and Aluminium ,
5. Aluminium has the most number of valence electrons-3.
Hence, is the least reactive among and