Question

Transition metals are less reactive than the metals of Group 1 and Group 2.Why?Expalin it very clearly.​

Answer 1

The outermost electrons of the alkaline earth metals (group 2) are more difficult to remove than the outer electron of the alkali metals, leading to the group 2 metals being less reactive than those in group 1. These elements easily form compounds in which the metals exhibit an oxidation state of 2+.