Question

Why transition metals are less reactive than alkaline and alkali earth?

Answer 1

Explanation:

When valence electrons are farther from the nucleus, they are attracted less strongly by the nucleus and more easily removed from the atom. This makes the atom more reactive. ... This makes alkaline Earth metals with their two valence electrons less reactive than alkali metals with their one valence electron

Answer 2

When valence electrons are farther from the nucleus, they are attracted less strongly by the nucleus and more easily removed from the atom. This makes the atom more reactive. ... This makes alkaline Earth metals with their two valence electrons less reactive than alkali metals with their one valence electron.