Question

why sodium is very reactive ​

Answer 1

If it comes in contact with air,it becomes more reactive ...And it’s a metal

Answer 2

Explanation:

It has one electron in the outermost electron shell and thus wants to give up one electron to a highly electronegative element. Within the alkali metals, sodium is more reactive than lithium but less reactive than potassium. ... When exposed to air, sodium oxidizes immediately.

Electron Configuration: 2-8-1

Electronic Shell: 3s1

Atomic Symbol: Na

Electronegativity: 0.93