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Calcium is more reactive. In the Periodic Table, Calcium is directly below Magnesium, which means that a calcium atom is larger than a magnesium atom. This means that the electrostatic attraction between the valence electrons of calcium and the nucleus is weaker than in magnesium(larger distance, smaller force). So, the valence electrons of calcium can easily be lost to form Ca2+ , which translates to Calcium being the more reactive metal.
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Which element is more reactive Mg or Ba?
MG
Which metal is more reactive Mg or Al?
Mg (with 2 valence electrons) is more reactive than Al (with 3 valence electrons) In the reactivity series magnesium come just above aluminium
Are magnesium and calcium more reactive with oxygen in the air than is aluminum?
calcium and mg are more reactive
Does cupric chloride react with Mg?
Yes it does, because Mg is more reactive than Copper
How does the reactivity of the elements in group 2 change on descending the group?
As you go down the Group 2 (alkaline earth elements) elements they become more and more reactive. i.e. H2O+Ca=Ca(OH)2+H2 there is more hydrogen (g) created and at a faster pace than H2O+Mg=Mg(OH)2+H2.
What kind of reaction is this Mg plus 2AgCl 2Ag plus MgCl2?
Calcium(Ca), being a more reactive element, reacts with FeCl3 to produce CaCl2 and Iron(Fe).3 Ca + 2 FeCl3 ----> 3 CaCl2 + 2Fe
What element reacts with H2O to produce H2?
All metals more reactive than Zn: Al, Mg, Na, Ca, Ba, K, Li
What in a single displacement reaction?
A more reactive metal pushes out a less reactive metal out of a compound element, eg. CuSo4+Mg=MgSo4+Cu
Who is more active Mg or Ca?
Ca is more active because it has an atom that is large. The larger the distance the smaller the force. If you want more information you should visit Which_is_more_reactive_Mg_or_Ca_Why
Which series is the most reactive series?
The most reactive elements in periodic table are K, Na, Ca, Mg, Al, C, Zn, Fe, Sn, Pb, H, Cu, Ag, Au and Pt. These are given in descending order of reactivity.
Which is more basis Ca or Mg?
If you mean which is more basic, Calcium would be because it is more electronegative.
What is the balanced equation of calcium and zinc nitrate?
Zinc nitrate is an amphoteric compound, hence it will react with the reactive metal (calcium). Zn(NO3)2 + Ca --> Ca(NO3)2 + Zn The above is a displacement reaction, where the more reactive calcium displaces the less reactive zinc.
