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Does electronegativity values affect the reactivity of the alkali metals in group one? If so how?

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With less electronegativity, there is also less ionization energy. This means for metals, it is easier to lose the electrons. When it is easier to lose the electrons, the metal becomes more reactive because it uses less energy to fulfill its goal; to gain a full outer shell.

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