Explain why is sodium less reactive than potassium?

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(N/A) In alkali metals,on moving down the group,the atomic size increases and the effective nuclear charge decreases. Because of these factors,the outermost electron in potassium can be lost more easily as compared to sodium. Hence,potassium is more reactive than sodium.

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