CHEMISTRY · Multi-part · A Level · Chemistry · Periodicity and periodic trends · Periodicity and periodic trends
Problem
Although there are some exceptions, the reactivity of a metal is linked to its position in the periodic table.
(a) Describe the expected trend in reactivity down the Group 1 and 2 metals.
(b) Using ideas about ionisation energy, explain this trend.
(c) Give an equation for the first ionisation energy of sodium.
(d) Define *first ionisation energy*.