describe the trend shown in terms of reactivity
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Reactivity of any atom is decided by its ionisation potential.Greater the ionisation potential lesser is its reactivity.
Lithium exceptionally has high ionisation potential so it reacts slowly towards water.
Down the group the ionisation potential decrease so reactivity also increases.
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