Answer
These elements have a great tendency to lose electrons. Hence, these elements are the most easily oxidized.
Work Step by Step
This, in turn, makes them more volatile and reactive.
Introductory Chemistry (5th Edition)
by Tro, Nivaldo J.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
032191029X
ISBN 13:
978-0-32191-029-5
Chapter 16 - Oxidation and Reduction - Exercises - Questions - Page 602: 18
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