What is the trend of reactivity in group 1 metals?
As you go down group 1, the number of electron shells increases. This means that the outer electron is further from the attractive pull of the nucleus, and it experiences more shielding from the nucleus’ attraction. These factors mean the outer electron is more easily lost, and therefore reactivity increases as you go down group 1.
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