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can someone explain to me why reactive metals will form stable compounds with strong bonds? any help will be much appreciated
You basically answered your own question; that the METAL, in its REDUCED form is REACTIVE, therefore unstable in the reduced form. The metal is much more stable as the ionized form, and therefore can combine into ionic compounds with anions. In other cases, the metal can be particularly oxidized to be part of an anion which can combine with another stable cation, often enough being another metal cation, relatively stable as that cation.wadevala said:can someone explain to me why reactive metals will form stable compounds with strong bonds? any help will be much appreciated
Reactive metals have a strong tendency to react with other elements due to their high reactivity. This reaction occurs because reactive metals have a low number of valence electrons, making them unstable and eager to bond with other elements to achieve a more stable electron configuration.
When reactive metals come into contact with other elements, they transfer or share their valence electrons to form chemical bonds. This process results in the formation of stable compounds that have a balanced number of electrons in their outermost energy level, making them more stable than the individual elements.
The reactivity of a metal is determined by its ability to lose electrons and form positive ions. Reactive metals have a low ionization energy, meaning they can easily lose electrons to form positively charged ions. This makes them more likely to react with other elements and form stable compounds.
The reactivity of a metal is also influenced by its position on the periodic table. Metals on the left side of the periodic table, such as alkali and alkaline earth metals, have a lower ionization energy and are more likely to form stable compounds compared to metals on the right side, such as transition metals, which have a higher ionization energy.
No, reactive metals cannot form stable compounds on their own. They must react with other elements to achieve a more stable electron configuration. Without this reaction, the metal would remain unstable and reactive.