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The standard electrode potential of alkali metals becomes more negative as you move down the group. What does this indicate about their reactivity?

Option: 1

Reactivity increases
 


Option: 2

Reactivity decreases
 


Option: 3

Reactivity remains constant
 


Option: 4

Reactivity is unpredictable


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The more negative standard electrode potential indicates that it becomes more difficult for the alkali metals to lose their outermost electron and form positive ions as you move down the group.

 

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