Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321809246
ISBN 13: 978-0-32180-924-7

Chapter 23 - Sections 23.1-23.5 - Exercises - Conceptual Problems - Page 1097: 77

Answer

Gold and silver are found in their elemental forms because of their low reactivity. Sodium and calcium resided in Group 1A and Group 2A metals, respectively, and are highly reactive as they readily lose their valence electrons to obtain octets.

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Gold and silver are found in their elemental forms because of their low reactivity. Sodium and calcium resided in Group 1A and Group 2A metals, respectively, and are highly reactive as they readily lose their valence electrons to obtain octets.
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