The most reactive groups of elements in the periodic table are the alkali metals and halogens. Alkali metals (group 1) are highly reactive due to their tendency to lose one electron, while halogens (group 17) are reactive because they tend to gain one electron to achieve a full outer shell.
Which two groups of elements in the periodic table are the most reactive?
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alkali metals and halogens
alkali metals and halogens - no response given
alkaline earth metals and halogens
alkaline earth metals and halogens - no response given
noble gases and alkali metals
noble gases and alkali metals - no response given
halogens and noble gases
halogens and noble gases - no response given
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