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On the basis of their electronic configurations, explain why alkali metals are highly reactive.

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The electrical configuration of alkali metals is .
To achieve a stable electrical state, they can lose one electron.
Because of their huge atomic size, they can quickly lose electrons and are very reactive.

Final answer:
Hence, alkali metals are highly reactive because of their huge atomic size, they can quickly lose electrons and can achieve a stable electrical state.

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